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Rite Aid unveils safe medication disposal program

June 1, 2018 by Chain Drug Review Kermit Crawford, opioid disposal, opioid epidemic, Rite Aid, Scott Perry Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

CAMP HILL, Pa. — In an effort combat drug abuse and misuse, Rite Aid Corp. announced today its plans to install 100 medication disposal units in selected pharmacies over the next year. The units offer individuals a free, safe and convenient way to dispose of expired or unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications, helping to reduce

Walmart pharmacies provide free DisposeRx packets

January 17, 2018 by Chain Drug Review DisposeRx, John Holaday, Marybeth Hays, opioid abuse, opioid disposal, Sen. John Boozman, unused prescription opioids, video, Walmart Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News, Videos

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has begun offering pharmacy patients filling opioid prescriptions a free drug disposal packet containing a biodegradable powder that enables them to safely discard unwanted, unused or expired medication. Walmart said Wednesday that the packet, from DisposeRx Inc., will now be given to patients filling any new Class II opioid prescription at any