Operation Medicine Drop will take place March 17- 23, 2013 during National Poison Prevention Week.

Operation Medicine Drop is a partnership of Safe Kids North Carolina, the Riverkeepers of North Carolina, NC State Bureau of Investigation, 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.

Since 2010, Operation Medicine Drop has collected more than 30 million at almost 1000 events.

FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT OPERATION MEDICINE DROP ADMINISTRATION OR DOWNLOADABLE MATERIALS, CONTACT LISA BLACKMON AT 1-888-347-3737 OR, lisa.blackmon@ncdoi.gov