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Drug Take Back Day: How to dispose of unused medicine in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Drug Take Back Day: How to dispose of unused medicine in Metro DetroitThis weekend, organizations across Metro Detroit and the U.S. are accepting unwanted or unneeded prescription medications in an effort to prevent drug misuse.
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy hosts safe medication disposal event
Read full article: University of Michigan College of Pharmacy hosts safe medication disposal eventThe University of Michigan’s College of Pharmacy is hosting an event for people to safely dispose of unused and expired medications.
Michigan AG to investigate company accused of charging ‘excessive prices’ for insulin
Read full article: Michigan AG to investigate company accused of charging ‘excessive prices’ for insulinMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is launching an investigation into a drug company that manufactures insulin in the U.S. in an effort to better understand what drives the medication’s high cost.
After losing son to drugs, Metro Detroit mother urges people to dispose of unused medication
Read full article: After losing son to drugs, Metro Detroit mother urges people to dispose of unused medicationThis National Drug Takeback Day, one Metro Detroit mother is urging people to get rid of their unused medications so they can’t harm anyone.
Should I stop taking medication before receiving my COVID vaccine?
Read full article: Should I stop taking medication before receiving my COVID vaccine?FILE - In this Monday, March 8, 2021 file photo, a health worker shows the media how she prepares a dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine to be administered to a patient at a vaccination center set up in front of Rome's Termini central station. AstraZenecas release of encouraging data about its coronavirus vaccine from its U.S. trial raised hopes that the drug company could bury doubts about the shot and put a troubled rollout behind it. But just hours later, U.S. officials released an unusual statement expressing concerns AstraZeneca had included outdated information from its study and that it may have provided an incomplete view of the efficacy data. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File)(Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
Tips for a smooth COVID vaccination process
Read full article: Tips for a smooth COVID vaccination processDON’T skip your usual medications on the day of your vaccination, but DO avoid taking antihistamines, ibuprofen or acetaminophen if you don’t need to. DO sign up for the CDC’s text-based symptom monitoring system called V-Safe right after you get your shot. sign up for the CDC’s text-based symptom monitoring system called V-Safe right after you get your shot. DO be prepared if you’re asked about your availability to schedule the second shot in three to four weeks, depending on the vaccine you receive. If you get the Pfizer or Moderna COVID vaccine: DON’T miss that second shot -- it’s essential to reach your full protection against the virus.
City of Plymouth: Unused drug collection service resumes today
Read full article: City of Plymouth: Unused drug collection service resumes todayFILE - This Feb. 19, 2013, file photo shows OxyContin pills arranged for a photo at a pharmacy in Montpelier, Vt. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot, File)PLYMOUTH, Mich. – The city of Plymouth is notifying residents that its drug collection service will resume Monday, March 1. The service is intended to reduce the amount of unneeded medicine in residents’ homes, decrease prescription drug abuse, and keep drugs out of waterways. The city of Plymouth’s Drug Collection Unit site is open to the public, on the main floor of City Hall, Monday through Friday only between 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m. If you have any questions regarding this program contact the Plymouth Police Department at 734-453-1234 ext.