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Medication Return Program

The Southington Department will be hosting the 4th annual Medication Return Program on Saturday April 28th, 2012 from 10 AM to 2 PM.

The event is free and all expired or unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins and veterinary medications are accepted. 

Last year, six 55-gallon drums of medications and over 26,000 doses of controlled substance were handed over to the the police for proper disposal.

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So, help keep medications from entering our water supply AND out of the hands of our children.

Special thanks to the following organizations for their support and help:  Southington and Bristol Water Departments, Southington Police Department, STEPS, Soiuthington BOE/Schools, Parents for a Change and YMCA.

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Thank you,

John Dobbins, R.Ph.

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