Measure Taken in Order to Properly Dispose of Unused Prescription Drugs
Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced the
placement of drop boxes at nine New York State Police Troop Headquarters that
will give New Yorkers across the state a secure place to anonymously dispose of
unused prescription medications and controlled substances.
"With the state cracking down harder than ever before on prescription drug abuse, these secure drop boxes will give New Yorkers a place to dispose of unneeded medications, helping keep harmful substances out of the hands of those who would abuse them," Governor Cuomo said.
"With the state cracking down harder than ever before on prescription drug abuse, these secure drop boxes will give New Yorkers a place to dispose of unneeded medications, helping keep harmful substances out of the hands of those who would abuse them," Governor Cuomo said.
New York’s State Troopers are often faced with situations involving the abuse of prescription medications.
Recognizing that more than 70 percent of the
abused prescription medications are obtained from friends or relatives, the
State Police has established secure disposal sites at nine Troop
Headquarters locations for the safe disposal of unused controlled substances.
The medication drop box program is open to the public. The public can anonymously dispose of prescription medications, medicated ointments, over-the-counter medications, and inhalers.
Hazardous materials and needles are not
accepted. Pharmacies and medical providers are not allowed to take part in the
program.
Medication drop boxes will be in the following locations and made available to the public:
Troop
A - Batavia
4525 West Saile Drive Batavia, NY 14020-1095 |
Troop
B - Ray Brook
1097 State Route 86 Ray Brook, NY 12977-0100 |
Troop
C - Sidney
823 State Route 7 Unadilla, NY 13849 |
Troop
D – Oneida
Route 5 Oneida, NY 13421-0030 |
Troop
E - Canandaigua
Route 332 1569 Rochester Road Canandaigua, NY 14425-0220 |
Troop
F - Middletown
55 Crystal Run Road Middletown, NY 10941 |
Troop
G - Latham
760 Troy - Schenectady Road Latham, NY 12110 |
Troop
K - Poughkeepsie
2541 Route 44 Salt Point, NY 12578 |
Troop
L - Farmingdale
7140 Republic Airport East Farmingdale, NY 11735-1597 |
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