Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police participated in the annual Prescription Drug Drop Off Day on May 9 at the Centre Wellington OPP Operations Centre. The event was spearheaded by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP).
The public safety initiative is aimed at encouraging residents to dispose of unused and expired medication in a secure, environmentally safe manner.
The total weight of unused medication brought to the Centre Wellington OPP Operations Centre was 4.3 kg.
Adrienne Crowder, manager of the Wellington Drug Strategy says, “The Prescription Drug Drop Off Day has created more awareness around this serious issue and we are pleased with the continued support from the community.”
Wellington County OPP Staff Sergeant Vickie Dawson says, “This prevention initiative to reduce the access and the availability of prescription drugs to those that should not have them was once again a success. We thank the community for participating in this event.”
Police are reminding the public that all pharmacies in Ontario will accept unused prescriptions anytime.
