Take Back Day

Avina is trying to change that by spreading the word about ways to get drugs off the streets. During a news conference Wednesday, a number of organizations joined forces to announce ways South Bay residents can get rid of medications they don’t need.

Lyon’s Pharmacy in Chula Vista hosted a news conference on Wednesday to announce measures South Bay residents can take to dispose of unwanted medications safely. They carry a unique product called Dispose Rx that helps you get rid of unwanted prescriptions. They say you fill the pill bottle with water, pour is the disposing powder and shake it until you no longer hear pills rattling.