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Collection of Unused Drugs

By on April 25, 2013 in Health and Medical, Pharmacy, Resources

Do not forget – never throw unused pills, over-the-counter pills, or even vitamins down the toilet…here is a alternative:

Yellow Jug Old Drugs ®

Collection of Unused/Unwanted Drugs

Community-Based Program coordinated by Great Lakes Clean Water Organization

A Michigan Based, Non Profit Volunteer Corporation

Our local Yellow Jug location:

Physicians Pharmacy & Med Supply

40 East Alexandrine Street, Detroit, MI 48201

(313) 832-2050

Also:

Russell’s Pharmacy – in the Fisher Bldg.

3011 W. Grand Blvd. #107

Detroit, MI 48202

Outcomes

  • Safe and approved drug collection/disposal program
  • Will keep drugs out of surface water, ground water and municipal water systems
  • Safer, cleaner environment
  • Will reduce the availability of unused/unwanted controlled substances in homes thereby reducing illegal activity associated with such.
  • Pharmacies will benefit from increased customer satisfaction. They will also benefit from increased traffic flow created by collection program and the additional publicity generated.

Contact: info@greatlakescleanwater.org

www.greatlakescleanwater.org

989-736-8179

Customers are encouraged to recycle empty vials and other packaging materials and take them to a recycle program.

         (Note – most of the brown pill containers are “5” which can be recycled at:

      RECYCLE HERE

    Monday: 10AM-6PM, Wednesday: 10AM-6PM, Saturday: 9AM-3PM

    1331 Holden Ave

    Detroit, MI 48202

    313-871-4000

Accepted Items

  • Non-Controlled Drugs/Substances
  • Prescription Drugs
  • Over-the-Counter Drugs
  • Drugs from individuals/households
  • Vitamins/Supplements
  • Medicated Cough Drops
  • Medication Samples
  • Medicated Ointments/Lotions
  • Cold & Flu Medications
  • Pet Medications
  • Insulin

Not Accepted

  • Controlled Drugs/Substances Schedule Drugs/Narcotics (See website or phone for dates/times for controlled substance collection conducted by law enforcement in your community –Note: I cannot find any information on this program – L. Malcolmson)
  • Hazardous Pharmaceuticals
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Medical Waste/Infectious Waste
  • Sharps/Needles/Syringes
  • Drugs or Waste From Hospitals/Health Facilities
  • Sunscreen Products
  • Insect Repellent
  • Radioactive items
  • Disinfectants IE Hydrogen Peroxide, Rubbing Alcohol, Betadine etc.
  • Aerosols
  • IV Bags
  • Ignitable Materials

http://www.greatlakescleanwater.org/#!yellow-jug-old-drugs

Yellow Jug Old Drugs ®

Program to collect unused/unwanted/expired drugs coordinated by Great Lakes Clean Water Organization

http://www.greatlakescleanwater.org/#!

989-736-8179

More location sites: https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=205134306430077401674.000496ab79ce628fa4a28&msa=0

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Detroit Prescription Drug Discount Cards

By on March 9, 2013 in Health and Medical, Pharmacy, Resources

Detroit residents can still save money on their prescriptions with a drug discount card available through the Detroit City Clerk’s office.

The free prescription drug discount cards provide an average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs at participating pharmacies.  The prescription discount card is available to residents through the City of Detroit in collaboration with the National League of Cities in Washington, D.C.

Detroit residents have saved $550,000 through the City of Detroit Prescription Discount Card Program since program’s launch in March 2010, according to Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey.

The prescription discount card offers savings on prescription drugs to residents who do not have health insurance or a traditional benefits plan, or who have prescriptions that are not covered by insurance. The card is free to all Detroit residents, regardless of age, income or existing health insurance.

Residents may obtain a card from either of the City Clerk’s Offices listed below, or from participating CVS pharmacies located in Detroit.

●  City Clerk’s Office, Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Ave. – Suite 200 ●  Department of Elections, 2978 W. Grand Blvd.

For more information, call (313) 224-3261.

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World Medical Relief Services

By on January 16, 2013 in Health and Medical, Pharmacy, Resources

World Medical Relief is frequently able  to provide a variety of medical supplies for local non-profit agencies that offer these items to their patients. These include dressings, kerlix bandages, ostomy supplies, liquid nutritional supplements, and other  related items. A referral from a social service agency or prescription  from a licensed health care professional is required for acceptance into the program. WMR charges a low fee for this service.

WMR also provides basic home health care supplies (adult diapers and bed pads) to low-income people of all ages.  No referral is necessary for this service.

Durable Medical Equipment Program – Through the DME program, low-income clients  can obtain canes, walkers, hospital beds, over-the-bed tables, commodes,  tub benches, and similar items. A doctor’s prescription is needed to  receive durable medical equipment. All items must be picked up from WMR’s warehouse. A small handling fee is assessed.

Prescription Program can Save You Hundreds of   Dollars Each Month – If you make less than $21,780 per year(Single) or $29,420 per year (couples) and have no prescription insurance coverage, you may be eligible for our new prescription assistance program. Through this program, you will receive your medications for only $8.30 per prescription per month mailed  right to your home.
Just call 2-1-1 (or call 1-800-552-1183) and answer eight brief questions  to pre-qualify. Then, you’ll complete a one-page application listing your medications and the physicians who prescribe them for you. We do all the rest!
You will pay  $8.30 per prescription per month delivered right to your home in 30-day  supplies, saving you hundreds of dollars and several trips to the doctor or pharmacy. We’ll stay in touch with you and your physicians to track your refills.

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HHS partners with pharmacies to educate Medicare beneficiaries about new health benefits

By on August 17, 2012 in Health and Medical, Pharmacy, Resources

HHS partners with pharmacies to educate Medicare beneficiaries about new health benefits

Today, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced partnerships with several pharmacies to help customers learn about new Medicare benefits available to them under the Affordable Care Act – the health care law. These partnerships – with CVS Caremark, Walgreens, Thrifty White, Walmart, and Sam’s Club – will provide Medicare beneficiaries a range of educational materials on newly available preventive services, as well as savings on prescription drug spending in the “donut hole” coverage gap. At a CVS in Jacksonville, Secretary Sebelius discussed the new preventive services and received a free blood pressure reading at the CVS MinuteClinic.

“Our pharmacy partners are helping their customers make informed health care decisions,” said Secretary Sebelius. “These partnerships will help people with Medicare learn more about new preventive services such as mammograms, and the new Annual Wellness visit that are available at no charge for everyone with Medicare.”

Some examples of how pharmacy partners are working to increase awareness of preventive services available under Medicare include the following:

CVS Caremark is distributing material about new preventive services covered at no cost to beneficiaries at its more than 7,300 CVS/pharmacy stores and 600 MinuteClinic locations, through brochures, register receipt messages and online.
Thrifty White Pharmacy is providing information on preventive services through its 85 locations throughout the Midwest.
Walgreens is distributing information in nearly 8,000 pharmacies and over 350 Take Care Clinic locations, as well as using in-store announcements and providing this information as part of its Walgreens Way to Well Health Tour with AARP.
HHS is working with Walmart and Sam’s Club to provide healthcare information to their shoppers online.

Other pharmacies or partners can find information on how to work with CMS to educate consumers about the benefits available to them at: http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Outreach/Current-Partnership-Opportunities/index.html

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