Students participate in DEA Take Back Event

Our students participated in the annual DEA sanctioned Take Back Event across the region.

Sites:

140 Blountville Bypass, Blountville, Tn (Sevinsky)

801 Anderson Street, Bristol, TN (Dowling)

525 East F Street, Elizabethton, TN (Alexander)

601 East Main St, Johnson City, TN (White)

123 Boone st, Jonesborough, Tn (Collins)

210 South Church Street, City Hall, Mountain City, TN (Gray)

211 N Main Ave, Erwin Tn (Town Hall Terry Roller)

In all, we had seven pharmacists along with 40 student pharmacists volunteer for the community enrichment activity. Mt City also had a DrNP student. The objective is to collect unused or unwanted pharmaceuticals from the community. The practice is encouraged by many state and government offices.

As activity volunteers and researchers, we assist law enforcement in the collection process. Often providing education to donors regarding safe medication storage and disposal. Along with risk mitigation practices and risk (diversion, overdose, accidental poisonings, medical misadventures, etc) awareness discussions.  I do not have the specific information on how many donors or pounds were donated yet.