Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Set for Saturday

AnMed Health is teaming up with the City of Anderson Police Department and the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office for Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Saturday from 10 a.m. 2 p.m. The event will take place at two locations:  the AnMed Health North Campus and the Anderson Mall in the front parking lot beside the Lifeway Christian Store. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will provide safe disposal of unused or expired medication. Shred-A-Way will also be on site to ensure secure disposal of unwanted documents.

Only pills will be accepted. Both sites will collect documents for shredding. 

AnMed Health has received the Impact Award for its Prescription Drug Take-Back Day program from the Society for Healthcare Volunteer Leaders (SHVL). The award recognizes volunteer services programs that have made a positive impact on the healthcare organization or the local communities it serves. 

AnMed Health surpassed last year's haul in the April 28, National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day and Shred Day. The total weight of pills collected was 150 pounds, 25 pounds more than in 2017.