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Ray’s Pharmacy hosts first prescription drug take-back

Published 1:47 pm Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Sgt. Vierthaler receiving prescription drugs and personal care products at Ray's Pharmacy.
Sgt. Vierthaler receiving prescription drugs and personal care products at Ray's Pharmacy.

Sergeant Steve Vierthaler received boxes full of prescription medication and personal care products at Ray’s Pharmacy on August 4 as part of the new San Juan County prescription drug take-back program.

Vierthaler said about 50 percent of the items handed in were controlled substances. A steady stream of clients kept him at the pharmacy from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.