News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Wednesday, May 18th, 2016       National Prescription Drug Drop Off Day -  Saturday,  May 21, 2016 The Winnipeg Police Service in cooperation with Pharmacists Manitoba want to remind residents to check their homes for unwanted or expired medications and return them to their local pharmacies as part of National Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day which is set for Saturday, May 21, 2016. This event is sponsored by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, in conjunction with Health Canada, Public Safety Canada, Partnership for a Drug Free Canada, the Canadian Pharmacists Association, Health Products Stewardship Association and the Canadian Medical Association in leading and supporting Canada's fourth annual Prescription Drug Drop-off Day. "When it comes to the safety of our community, small measures can make a huge impact," says Chief Devon Clunis of the Winnipeg Police Service.  "We're asking all Winnipeggers to take a few moments to go through their medicine cabinets, identify medication that is no longer needed and then drop it off at your local pharmacy for proper disposal. "All too often we do not give it a second thought, but those medications in the wrong hands can have catastrophic consequences for vulnerable or young people wishing to experiment. Help us remove this risk." Many citizens have unused and expired prescription medications in their home as their safe disposal can be difficult.  Flushing them down the drain or tossing them in the garbage can be an environmental hazard. Winnipeg Police encourage residents to drop off all their unused medications at one of the more than 300 pharmaceutical outlets around the city and the province. National Prescription Drug Drop-Off Dayis a great way to highlight the Manitoba Medication Return Program and educate the public on how to dispose of unused and expired medication safely. This year the Health Products Stewardship Association will once again provide supplies to pharmacies for the collection of the drugs and dispose of the products in collected through the Manitoba Medications Return Program. The Manitoba Medication Return Program is available at pharmacies all year round.  Simply bring unused or expired medications to your local pharmacy for safe disposal. For more information on the program, talk to your pharmacist or visit: http://www.healthsteward.ca/returns/manitoba  or  www.healthsteward.ca     For further information contact either:  Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer  Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer  Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs    Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe.    Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.