Dispose of medications safely at Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center
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. In Davidson County, medications can be of at Thomasville Medical Center: 207 Old Lexington Road, Thomasville, NC 27360
“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.
To find other secure medication take back locations across North Carolina, visit Operation Medicine Drop.
About Novant Health
Novant Health is an integrated network of hospitals, physician clinics and outpatient facilities that delivers a seamless and convenient healthcare experience to communities in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. The Novant Health network consists of more than 1,800 physicians and over 35,000 team members who provide care at more than 800 locations, including 15 hospitals and hundreds of outpatient facilities and physician clinics. In 2021, Novant Health provided more than $1.1 billion in community benefit, including financial assistance and services.
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