The Big Sandy Mountaineer -

Big Sandy Pharmacy, located at 158 Johannes Avenue, has recently installed a secure drug disposal box. This box allows people in and around the community to dispose of unwanted and unneeded prescriptions and controlled substances in a manner that is both anonymous and safe for the environment. It is as simple as walking into the pharmacy during business hours and placing the pill bottles in the disposal bin.

Unused prescription and over the counter medicines pose a risk to our families, communities and environment. To prevent the misuse, medicines should be stored safely in the home, and p...