Maury County Prevention Coalition
Prescription Safety
Safe RX Storage & Disposal
Prescriptions left in easily accessible locations pose a risk for potential drug misuse. Safely disposing of expired or unneeded medications and securely storing those in use are simple steps we can take every day to help keep our homes and communities safer.
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- Only take medications that have been prescribed to you and dispensed by a licensed pharmacy. Never take pills prescribed to someone else or medications from an unknown source.
- Before combining any medications or supplements, talk with your healthcare provider or pharmacist about possible interactions.
- Always review the warning labels on medication packaging and consult a healthcare professional before consuming any amount of alcohol while taking medication.
- Store prescription medications in a secure location and dispose of any unused medications promptly.
- Keep naloxone on hand and learn how to use it. Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose and save a life.
This project is funded under a grant contract with the
State of Tennessee Department of Mental Health
and Substance Abuse Services.