Bill Text: PA SR429 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Urging proper disposal of expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-10-13 - Introduced and adopted [SR429 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2009-SR429-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 2289
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 429 Session of2010
INTRODUCED BY HUGHES, OCTOBER 13, 2010
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, OCTOBER 13, 2010
A RESOLUTION
Urging proper disposal of expired, unused and unwanted
prescription drugs.
WHEREAS, The Senate notes the serious public health and
safety issues associated with improper disposal of unused
medications, including abuse, accidental ingestion and
environmental hazards; and
WHEREAS, The Senate acknowledges the growing need for safe,
legal and environmentally friendly disposal of unused
medications; and
WHEREAS, Safe disposal is essential for curbing the alarming
increase of prescription drug abuse in our communities; and
WHEREAS, Abuse of prescription drugs by teenagers and young
adults is increasingly prevalent; and
WHEREAS, Prescription drugs are involved in more overdose
deaths than illegal drugs; and
WHEREAS, Medications which are no longer indicated or
prescribed may cause adverse drug interactions; and
WHEREAS, Active pharmaceutical ingredients are sources of
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environmental contamination; and
WHEREAS, Some pharmacies and local governments have drug
disposal programs in place; and
WHEREAS, The United States Postal Service and the United
States Department of Veterans Affairs are joining for a limited
mail-back program for safe disposal of veterans' unused
medication; and
WHEREAS, Tons of drugs were collected in a recent nationwide
prescription drug take-back program administered by the United
States Drug Enforcement Administration in conjunction with state
Attorneys General and local law enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS, The Senate requests that consumers seek available
collection or take-back programs; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate urge proper disposal of expired,
unused and unwanted prescription drugs in our Commonwealth.
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