Local pharmacies have been struggling to keep certain medicines in stock in recent years in Louisiana and Texas. But this could be one of the worst shortages.
It's another Drug Takeback Day that runs across the country, and several local sites will provide the opportunity to get rid of unwanted, expired, and unused prescription meds.
Abeldt’s Pharmacy, Angelina Beautiful/Clean, The Coalition, Angelina County and the Lufkin Police Department held a prescription medication disposal event. With the help of the DEA Angelina County residents properly disposed of unused or expired medications on April 28th.
Deaths from Prescription pain killers have reached an all-time high over the past 10 years. Store your prescriptions in a secure place and dispose of them properly at a DEA Prescription Drug Take Back site.