Published: 10/11/2021


MAURY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (MRMC) WILL OFFER THE PUBLIC AN OPPORTUNITY TO SAFELY DISPOSE OF EXPIRED, UNUSED OR UNNEEDED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23. THE FREE DRUG TAKE-BACK EVENT WILL BE HELD IN FRONT OF THE MRMC MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING AT 1222 TROTWOOD AVENUE IN COLUMBIA FROM 10 A.M. UNTIL 2 P.M. ONLY MEDICATIONS IN PILL OR PATCH FORM SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO THE UPCOMING EVENT. THE SITE CANNOT ACCEPT LIQUIDS, NEEDLES OR SHARPS. THE EVENT WILL FEATURE A CONVENIENT DRIVE-THROUGH DISPOSAL PROCESS. STAFF MEMBERS WILL BE ON HAND TO SAFELY RECEIVE ITEMS FROM DRIVERS IN THEIR VEHICLES. THE SERVICE IS FREE AND ANONYMOUS WITH NO INFORMATION REQUIRED. ITEMS SHOULD BE IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER, IF POSSIBLE.