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Look for Operation Medicine Drop during National Poison Prevention Week:
- 2012 - National Poison Prevention Week - March 18-24
- 2013 - National Poison Prevention Week - March 17-23
- 2014 - National Poison Prevention Week - March 16-22
- 2015 - National Poison Prevention Week - March 15-21
Operation Medicine Drop is a partnership of Safe Kids North Carolina, the Riverkeepers of North Carolina, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of North Carolina and local law enforcement agencies working together to encourage the public to safely dispose of unused and unwanted medication. By providing safe and secure ways for people to get rid of unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications, Operation Medicine Drop helps prevent accidental poisonings and drug abuse while protecting our waters.
North Carolina holds its annual Operation Medicine Drop the 4th week of March to coincide with Poison Prevention Week. In the spring of 2011, more than 4 million doses were collected at almost 300 events.
FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT OPERATION MEDICINE DROP ADMINISTRATION OR DOWNLOADABLE MATERIALS, CONTACT DIANE WHITMAN AT 1-888-347-3737 OR, diane.whitman@ncdoi.gov
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