AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is hosting a mediation clean out, located at 1300 South Coulter Street, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for residents to safely dispose expired, unused or unnecessary medications.
According to officals with TTUHSC, the event is hosted in partnership with the Texas Panahndle Poison Center and will offer a drive-thru drop-off format. Officials added that partipcants can remain in their vheicles while TTUHSC volunteers collect medications for safe disposal.
“Medication Cleanout is all about making it simple for people to get rid of medicines they no longer need,” said Ronica Farrar, TPPC educator. “What seems like a small step—clearing out your medicine cabinet—can make a huge difference in keeping families and communities safe.”
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TTUHSC officals noted that medications from clinics, pharmaices or businessness cannot be accepted due to enviromental concerns…