Operation Medicine Cabinet rescheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 3 | News | newsargus.com

Brunswick Sheriff’s Office volunteer Carol Lyon accepts a medication drop off during the April 2024 Operation Medicine Cabinet.

Dosher Memorial Hospital has announced that the 27th semi-annual Operation Medicine Cabinet medication disposal event, which was originally set for Oct. 2, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 3. Due to the road closures caused in the aftermath of Potential Tropical Cyclone #8 in September, hospital officials decided to postpone the event until traffic patterns in the community were back to normal.

Operation Medicine Cabinet is a drive-through drug take-back event which enables local residents to drop off unwanted and expired prescription medications at the front entrance of the hospital without having to leave their vehicles. This event will take place between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Dosher Hospital front entrance at 924 N. Howe Street Southport.

Sharps containers will not be accepted at this event; however, Dosher staff members will have information on hand on how to safely dispose sharps at home.

Operation Medicine Cabinet helps prevent drug misuse and minimizes environmental impacts by providing an alternative to household disposal methods.

Please note: Dosher is unable to collect any medications outside of the published hours of this event. Participants who arrive early will be asked to hold onto their medications until 9 a.m. Community members who arrive after 1 p.m. will be directed to other local safe medication disposal locations. These measures are for the safety of our staff and community, and Dosher appreciates everyone’s understanding.

For more information about Operation Medicine Cabinet, call the Dosher Office of Marketing and Community Relations at (910) 457-3900 or email [email protected].

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