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Basin Pharmacy urges county to use Opioid Settlement funds for Dispose RX drug-disposal program
Summary
A Basin Pharmacy representative demonstrated the Dispose RX disposal product and requested the county consider funding a local medication disposal program using Opioid Settlement money; she said no publicly listed take-back locations appear in Big Horn County and will return with cost estimates.
Camilla Handcock of Basin Pharmacy demonstrated a one-step medication-disposal product called Dispose RX and said local customers frequently ask how to safely dispose of unused medicines. Handcock said an online search shows no drug take-back or drop-off locations listed for Big Horn County and described Dispose RX as a safe option that avoids required trips to police stations or special events.
Handcock asked the commission to consider using Opioid Settlement funds to support a Dispose RX program in the county. She said she is collecting pricing and program-cost information and will return to the commission with a detailed estimate. Commissioners did not commit funds at the meeting but agreed she should return with cost data.
The request responds to concerns about opioid disposal and local access to take-back options; the pharmacy representative cited overdose statistics in support of preventive disposal options but did not present a formal contract or budget request at this meeting. Next steps: Handcock to provide pricing and a program proposal for commission consideration.
