Nebraska Declares Drug Overdose Awareness Week
Nebraska has declared the last week of August “Drug Overdose Awareness Week” as part of the state’s initiative to remove and dispose of unused medications from Nebraska homes. The Nebraska Pharmacists Association, along with the Nebraska Regional Poison Center and the Groundwater Foundation, are working together on the Nebraska MEDS Initiative to educate residents on the proper disposal of leftover medications.
More than 330 pharmacies across the state are accepting unused medications, including narcotics. Because of the efforts of this initiative, more than 66,000 pounds of medications have been returned to pharmacies since 2016.