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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — During National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, 132 people dropped off prescription medications at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital.
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It was a total of 380.25 pounds of unused or expired medications.
The event was part of Crush the Crisis, a partnership between HCA Florida Healthcare, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, and DEA.
Those that dropped off prescription medications were given appreciation gifts that also included opioid information on how to safely and properly dispose of prescription medication.
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