Bon Secours participates in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Bon Secours is participating in the upcoming National Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative on Saturday, October 24th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A collection event will be held at the Bon Secours St. Francis Millennium campus, in front of the medical office building located at 2 Innovation Drive, Greenville.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide the community with a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of their unused or expired prescription medication. It’s also a chance to educate the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. 

“Cleaning out your medicine cabinet may not seem like a big deal, but it can make a real difference in protecting your loved ones and your community,” said Matthew Timmons, clinical pharmacy specialist with Bon Secours St. Francis. “By removing expired or unneeded prescriptions from your home, you’re helping prevent misuse, accidental ingestion, and environmental harm.” 

Experts caution unwanted or expired medications should never be flushed as it is harmful to the environment. Medication take-back programs provide a disposal option that is safe and environmentally friendly. Note that while some individuals prefer to remove the label from their medication containers before turning them in, this is not required.

Additional tips on what to consider when dropping off medications include:

• Accepted medications include vitamins, pills, and pet medications. 
• We cannot accept needles, inhalers, liquids, lotions, aerosols, ointments, and creams.
• While many use this service for their own medications, it’s also helpful for families and caregivers who need a safe place to dispose of medications for loved ones.

While many use this service for their own medications, it’s also helpful for families and caregivers who need a safe place to dispose of medications for loved ones.nerations.

About Bon Secours Mercy Health 

Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) is a global Catholic health ministry in the United States, Ireland and the Philippines. A $14 billion organization, BSMH delivers care and health services through 47 hospitals and a network of approximately 60,000 associates, including 3,000 providers. BSMH is one of the largest health systems in the United States and the largest not-for-profit private healthcare provider in Ireland. Its diverse portfolio of companies includes advisory and technology-enabled solutions that strengthen clinical quality, operations, data capabilities and financial performance. Rooted in the compassionate ministry of Jesus, BSMH is committed to improving health and well-being and bringing good help to those most in need, especially people who are poor, dying and underserved. Through community investment, access initiatives and efforts to address social drivers of health, the ministry extends its impact beyond its facilities. Through Global Ministries, BSMH also partners locally to support underserved communities in Haiti, Peru, South Sudan and the Philippines, strengthening health, resilience and opportunity. For more information, visit bsmhealth.org and follow Bon Secours Mercy Health on social media. 

About Bon Secours 

Bon Secours serves communities across Virginia and South Carolina through a network of hospitals, medical practices and care sites, delivering high-quality, coordinated care that improves outcomes and expands access. Through its integrated approach, Bon Secours strengthens the long-term sustainability of care delivery and extends its impact beyond the walls of its facilities. Bon Secours is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH), a global Catholic health ministry operating across the United States, Ireland and the Philippines. Rooted in the compassionate ministry of Jesus, Mercy Health is committed to improving health and well-being throughout our communities, especially those most in need who are poor, dying and underserved. Across its ministry, Bon Secours Mercy Health provides more than $415 million in community benefit each year, supporting programs and initiatives that address social drivers of health and strengthen communities. For more information, visit bonsecours.com and follow Bon Secours on social media.