International Drug Overdose Awareness Day,
Thursday, August 31, 2023, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
Rexall Pharmacy, 901 Eglinton Avenue West
On Thursday, August 31, 2023, the Toronto Police Service, Rexall Pharmacy and Drug Free Kids Canada are co-hosting a Medication Take Back Awareness Day at three locations in Toronto:
- 901 Eglinton Avenue West (media location)
- 474 Spadina Avenue
- 539 Parliament Street
Rexall Pharmacy offers a complimentary year-round Medication Take Back service providing a safeguard against medication misuse and supporting safer communities. Members of the community are encouraged to drop off all old and/or expired prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and natural health products at any Rexall Pharmacy for safe disposal. All returns are accepted, even if the medication was not initially purchased at Rexall.
Pharmacists and representatives from Rexall, along with the Toronto Police Service, will be available to speak with the media about the Medication Tack Back initiative and the importance of returning unused medication to avoid accidents and misuse, including the risk of drug overdose at 901 Eglinton Avenue West.
Free Naloxone kits will be provided at each location.
This is also an important reminder of the ongoing opioid crisis in Toronto and around the country, and the many lives that have been lost. The rate of non-fatal and fatal opioid poisonings are increasing. Prevention, and being prepared for a potential overdose with lifesaving tools like Naloxone, is key and can save lives.
Know the signs of an overdose
The following signs may indicate that a person is experiencing an overdose:
- Can’t wake the person up
- Breathing is very slow, erratic or has stopped
- Deep snoring or gurgling sounds
- Fingernails or lips are blue or purple
- Body is very limp
For more information about how to prevent and respond to an overdose, visit the City of Toronto’s website.
Learn more about Rexall’s Medication Take Back program.
For further information regarding the event, contact:
- Sergeant Wendy Drummond at 416-808-0110
- Rexall Media at: media@rexall.ca
Shannon Cartier for Sergeant Wendy Drummond
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