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Ventura County Sheriff’s Department Headquarters Station Turn In Prescription Medication Program
By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Friday, January 21st, 2011
 Ventura County Sheriff's Department The Ventura County Sheriff's Department / Headquarters Station, has launched a new program that offers a convenient confidential drop box where residents can deposit unused or expired pharmaceuticals, in an effort to divert harmful drugs away from the environment and children. Pharmaceuticals are medications, including prescription drugs such as painkillers, hormones, antidepressants, antibiotics, cold/flu remedies, OTC medications and veterinary medicines There are many risks associated with storing prescription drugs that are not part of a current drug therapy. The prescriptions may be outdated and not effectively treating the symptoms they are intended for. If prescription drugs are being stored and the person they are prescribed for is not taking them according to the prescription, it is possible they could be taken by mistake or potentially stolen. If prescription drugs are disposed of in our water supply, a potential for contamination to the water, our environment, and our residents may occur. Residents are encouraged to utilize the collection bin, located in the lobby at the Headquarters Patrol Station (Pre-Trial Detention Annex Building) during normal business hours, Monday thru Friday - 8AM to 5PM. This program is not intended for commercial use, and is restricted from receiving mail, batteries, trash and syringes – as placarded on the exterior of the bin. Location: Sheriff’s Headquarters Station / County Government Center |
