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National Prescription Drug Drop Off Day
On May 13, 2014 / Media
The Manitoba Society of Pharmacists, in partnership with the Winnipeg Police Service, RCMP, the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba, and the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists, promoted this national initiative and encouraged Manitoba residents to dispose of their unused or expired medications properly. The objective of the National Day (coordinated by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police) was to ensure public health and safety by removing unused medication from the home to reduce the risk of harm from misuse, accidental ingestion, sharing, or diversion activities. [caption id="attachment_2359" align="alignright" width="300"]
(L to R) Sgt.Mandziuk (WPS) Scott Bowles (pharmacist, MSP member)
Cst. Bramadat (WPS), Sgt. Lukawy (RCMP)[/caption] MSP took the leadership role this year to promote the Manitoba Medication Return Program (MMRP) and pharmacists as medication experts and their role in medication safety. The National Day was a great way to generate conversations with patients about the importance of keeping medication therapies current, as well as ensuring that their medications are stored and disposed of properly. 
With the help of our partners and supporters, MSP successfully promoted the national initiative. On Saturday, May 10, Winnipeg residents returned 95 lbs of old and unused medications to the Winnipeg Police Service service centres! A variety of medications were returned and included drugs for pain management and chronic illness, as well as ointments, oral medications, and over the counter treatments. Thank you to Scott Bowles and his staff for volunteering their time to weigh and identify the medication returns for the Winnipeg Police Service. And thank you to all of our partners and supporters that helped us reach the public with our message and improve awareness of the pharmacist's role in medication safety. While the National Day may be over, the work isn't. MSP will continue to collaborate with our partners to expand the reach to more communities in the province - and of course plan for next year!