COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital has announced that a “MedSafe” bin is now available in the hospital main lobby.
A MedSafe is a receptacle where unused or expired medications can be dropped off for safe and environmentally friendly disposal.
The placement of the MedSafe is the result of a ProMedica Health System community service initiative aimed at improving medication safety within the community.
The new MedSafe will allow people to dispose of these products without the worry of environmental contamination as well.
The MedSafe has been placed by the revolving door of the main lobby, just to the right of the gift shop entrance.
When the bin is full, pharmacists will then simply close and seal the receptacle and send it off for destruction. For security, the bin is bolted to the ground, and there is a camera that monitors the bin as well.
Drugs that have been prescribed or are over the counter may be placed in the bin.
If you have questions, call ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital at 517-279-5254
