California Product Stewardship Council Presents Award to Walgreens for Medicine Take Back Program at 53 California Stores
August 21 2017 - 4:45PM
Business Wire
The California Product Stewardship Council (CPSC) today
presented Walgreens with the 2017 Infinity Arrow Award for Service
and Take Back in recognition for the company’s Safe Medication
Disposal program. Walgreens disposal program, launched last year,
is the first ongoing national effort of its kind by a retailer to
combat the national drug abuse crisis.
The CPSC recognizes California businesses for outstanding
leadership, innovation and partnerships in product stewardship and
green design. The Infinity Arrow Award for Service and Take Back
recognizes a business that has initiated an outstanding Take Back
program for one or more products as an additional convenience and
service to their customers.
Walgreens installed safe medication disposal kiosks, available
during regular pharmacy hours, in more than 600 pharmacies across
45 states and the District of Columbia, including 53 in
California. In its first year, the program has resulted in the
collection and disposal of 72 tons of unwanted medication, or the
equivalent weight of about 40 midsize cars.
“When it comes to tackling societal problems like drug addiction
and water pollution, industries have a key role to play – Walgreens
has stepped forward to help fill that role when it comes to the
problems of unused and unwanted medicines,” said Heidi Sanborn
executive director, California Product Stewardship Council. “Their
Safe Medication Disposal program is an excellent example of a
company being part of the solution.”
Walgreens safe medication disposal kiosks allow individuals to
safely and conveniently dispose of their unwanted, unused or
expired prescriptions, including controlled substances, and
over-the-counter medications, at no cost. The kiosks at Walgreens
pharmacies are available during regular pharmacy hours and offer
one of the best ways to ensure medications are not accidentally
used or intentionally misused by someone else.
“Walgreens is taking an important step to curb the misuse of
medications throughout the country. We thank the California Product
Stewardship Council for recognizing the importance of providing a
convenient take back solution,” said Jason Cunningham, Regional
Vice President for Walgreens. “As a pharmacy, we are committed to
playing a role in what must be a comprehensive solution to prevent
prescription drug and opioid abuse.”
Drug abuse continues to be a public health and safety risk.
According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health,
an estimated 6.4 million Americans misused a prescription
drug in 2015.
In addition to offering a year-round solution for individuals to
dispose of their medications, Walgreens continues to participate in
DEA sponsored National Prescription Drug Take Back Days, serving as
a collection point in communities for law enforcement to collect
unwanted, unused or expired medications for safe disposal.
About CPSC
California Product Stewardship Council (CPSC) educates
both the public and private sectors about Product Stewardship and
closely partners with business, jurisdictions, waste and recycling
companies, manufacturers and others to promote and encourage
sustainable practices and to recognize those companies who are
taking a leadership role in participating in waste reduction and
recycling. For more information, please go to: www.CalPSC.org.
About Walgreens
Walgreens (www.walgreens.com), one of the nation's largest
drugstore chains, is included in the Retail Pharmacy USA Division
of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBA), the first global
pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise. More than 10 million
customers interact with Walgreens each day in communities across
America, using the most convenient, multichannel access to consumer
goods and services and trusted, cost-effective pharmacy, health and
wellness services and advice. Walgreens operates 8,175 drugstores
with a presence in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto
Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, along with its omnichannel
business, Walgreens.com. Approximately 400 Walgreens stores offer
Healthcare Clinic or other provider retail clinic services.
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CPSC Contact:Dan Howells, CPSC Assistant
Director202-306-8966, dan@calpsc.orgorWalgreens Contact:Phil
Caruso, Walgreens media relations847- 315-2962,
philip.caruso@walgreens.com
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