WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Novant Health has installed medication take back containers in its hospital lobbies as part of its sustainability goals and initiatives. Anyone in the community may use the containers free of charge to dispose of unused, unwanted or expired prescription and/or over-the-counter medications.
“Taking the extra step to properly dispose of medication can greatly reduce the risk of medications ending up in the wrong hands or polluting our communities’ drinking water,” said Andrea Reed, Novant Health vice president of pharmacy services. “Novant Health has installed these medication containers for everyone in our areas to use, regardless of if you are a patient, as an extension of our commitment to improve the health of our communities.”
Medication Statistics:
- 46 million Americans are exposed to trace amounts of pharmaceuticals in their drinking water
- Every 11 minutes someone in America dies from an opioid overdose
- 51% of misused prescription pain relievers are given by, bought from or taken from a friend or relative
- Every 10 minutes, a child goes to an emergency room for medication poisoning
Novant Health Medication Take Back Container Locations
Please note syringes, sharps, needles and other biohazard materials are not accepted at drop boxes for safety reasons.
Charlotte Area Novant Health Locations:
- Huntersville Medical Center: 10030 Gilead Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078
- Matthews Medical Center: 1500 Matthews Township Parkway, Matthews, NC 28105
- Mint Hill Medical Center: 8201 Healthcare Loop, Charlotte, NC 28215
- Presbyterian Medical Center: 200 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204
- Rowan Medical Center: 612 Mocksville Ave., Salisbury, NC 28144
Winston-Salem Area Novant Health Locations
- Clemmons Medical Center: 6915 Village Medical Circle, Clemmons, NC 27012
- Forsyth Medical Center: 3333 Silas Creek Parkway. Winston-Salem, NC 27103
- Kernersville Medical Center: 1750 Kernersville Medical Parkway, Kernersville, NC 27284
- Thomasville Medical Center: 207 Old Lexington Road, Thomasville, NC 27360
Coastal Area Novant Health Locations:
- Brunswick Medical Center: 240 Hospital Drive NE, Bolivia, NC 28422
- New Hanover Regional Outpatient Pharmacy: 2131 S. 17th St., Wilmington, NC, 28401
- Novant Health Emergency Department - Scotts Hill: 151 Scotts Hill Medical Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28411
- Pender Medical Center: 507 E. Fremont St., Burgaw, NC, 28425
To find other secure medication take back locations across North Carolina, visit Operation Medicine Drop.
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