Three ways your pharmacist could save your life
Summary
The first is drug take-back programs, whereby patients can return unused prescription opioids to a pharmacy for safe disposal. In September 2014, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) announced its final rule on prescription drug disposal, “which grants pharmacies the authority to collect and properly dispose of unwanted prescriptions from patients,” according to the American Pharmacists Association (APhA). Regardless of your location in the U.S. or its territories, dialing that number will direct your call to the nearest regional poison center. What many people don’t realize, however, is that the person who answers when you call the toll-free number or your regional poison center is probably a pharmacist. Pharmacists are one of the most easily accessible medical professionals in most communities and, in partnership with physicians, can be a valuable resource in a wide range of situations.
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