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NEW! Ask Your Pharmacist

We are please to offer a series of videos from Dr. Crystal Coyne, chair of PDAAC in Charlotte County is now streaming several videos that can be seen on SafeRx.tips and Drug Free Charlotte County's YouTube Channel. They are located in the Safe Use section of this website.

You can submit questions for Dr. Coyne to answer (no personal information, please) by emailing: AskAPharmacist@drugfreecc.org

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New Tool from National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens

NIDA for Teens has an online tool to help you determine the safest way available for you to dispose of your unused and expired medications. Go to: Safely Dispose

​Medication Disposal Box Locations

For safe, environmentally friendly disposal of your unused or expired medications.


​No sharps or liquids, please.

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FDA Advisory: Don't Mix Opioid Addiction Medication with Anti-Anxiety Medication
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Consumer Reports: Too Many Drugs? American's Love Affair with Prescription Medications

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