LINTON— Greene County General Hospital (GCGH) is now home to a drug disposal drop box for anyone who has unused and expired medications.
The box is located inside the emergency room entrance near the GCGH Police Department and is accessible 24/7 for drop-off. All personal information must be removed from packaging, and pill bottles, plastic bags, and packaging must be firmly sealed to avoid spilling.
| The following are accepted: | The following are NOT accepted: |
| Perscriptions | Needles |
| Vitamins | Inhalers |
| Prescription Ointments | Aerosol Cans |
| Pet Medications | Thermometers |
| Prescription Patches | Lotions or Liquids |
| Over-the-counter Medications | Hydrogen Peroxide |
Previously, GCGH has hosted Drug Take-Back events that have proven successful with the number of unwanted and expired medications collected. GCGH Chief of Police Bryan Woodall says, “This new drug drop box fulfills a need in our community for people who want to safely and securely discard medications. We’re happy to be able to provide this convenient and much-needed service here at Greene County General Hospital.”
Expired and unwanted medications collected at the hospital drop box will be securely transported to Indianapolis where all medications will be incinerated.
