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Deterra reaches goal to deactivate 1 billion pills

Organizations across the country have distributed enough Deterra products to safely destroy over 1 billion unused pills! Read more about how we achieved this momentous goal. 

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CEO Responds to State of the Union

President Biden’s State of the Union address included plans to tackle the increasingly deadly fentanyl crisis.

Read Deterra CEO Jason Sundby’s response to these efforts and his thoughts on why evidence-based prevention strategies like drug deactivation and disposal are essential to curb fentanyl misuse and overdoses.

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DETERRA AWARDED SEAL SUSTAINABILITY AWARD

The Deterra Drug Deactivation and Disposal System received a SEAL Business Sustainability Award for the second year in a row. The SEAL Awards honor companies’ leadership, transparency, and commitment to sustainable business practices. 

Deterra was recognized in the Sustainable Product category, which honors innovative and impactful products that are ‘purpose-built’ for a sustainable future. 

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top 10 ways to distribute Deterra

Getting prevention resources out into the community is critical, but how you do it is just as important.

Need some ideas on how to distribute Deterra Pouches? Our latest blog post highlights the top 10 creative ways our partners have successfully used to get at-home drug deactivation and disposal resources into the hands of those who need them most.

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EMPLOYERS CAN HELP PREVENT DRUG MISUSE

More than 107,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in 2021, the highest death count ever recorded, according to the CDC. That translates to roughly one overdose death every five minutes, which does not capture the numerous other non-fatal overdoses that are occurring, all of which can be prevented.

With drug misuse and overdoses on the rise, U.S. employers cannot afford to ignore this national problem.

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OPIOID DISPOSAL POUCH INTRODUCED IN BROOME COUNTY

70% of post-surgical prescribed opioids can go unused, leaving harmful pills unused within homes. In Broome County, all short-term opioid prescriptions filled at Lourdes or UHS will now come with Deterra pouches. The goal is to make it easier for families to get rid of the drugs without having to go to a drop-box location.

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deterra to be Distributed to Hospice Care and Other Facilities to Fight Opioid Misuse and Diversion

Deterra distributed to hospice and long term care facilities to provide a safe way to dispose of medications, preventing diversion or misuse.

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Deterra Reaches 1 Billion Pills Safely Destroyed

Deterra reached its goal to deactivate and destroy 1 billion unwanted drugs by 2023. Thanks to organizations across the country that provide Deterra to their communities, there are 1 billion fewer medications available for misuse.

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To fight fentanyl, we must prioritize primary prevention

CEO Jason Sundby calls on the Biden administration to prioritize at-home drug deactivation and disposal in the fight against fentanyl.

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CEO Corner: Funding Your Prevention Plan

Deterra System’s updated funding resources can help organizations secure grants and other funding for at-home drug deactivation and disposal.

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Operation Medicine Cabinet at the North Fort Myers Library

Onondaga County Health Department provides Deterra Drug Deactivation and Disposal Pouches to promote prevention in their community.

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Education, prevention, outreach: CNY’s strategy to curb overdose deaths

Onondaga County Health Department provides Deterra Drug Deactivation and Disposal Pouches to promote prevention in their community.

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