Dosher staff and community volunteers at the 30th Operation Medicine Cabinet last October, where Dosher collected medications from over 270 households. L – R: Teresa DuBose, Prevention Specialist, Coastal Horizons, Geneva Green, Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Volunteer, Dosher CEO Lynda Stanley, Carol Lyon, Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Volunteer, and Dosher staff member Jillian Reynolds.Dosher staff and community volunteers at the 30th Operation Medicine Cabinet last October, where Dosher collected medications from over 270 households. L – R: Teresa DuBose, Prevention Specialist, Coastal Horizons, Geneva Green, Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Volunteer, Dosher CEO Lynda Stanley, Carol Lyon, Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Volunteer, and Dosher staff member Jillian Reynolds.

Dosher Drug Take Back Event Set for October 7th

Release date: August 17, 2026

Dosher Memorial Hospital announced today that their 31st semi-annual “Operation Medicine Cabinet” medication disposal event has been scheduled for Wednesday October 7th

Operation Medicine Cabinet is a drive through drug take back event which enables local residents to drop off unwanted and expired prescription medications at the front entrance of the hospital without having to leave their vehicles. Operation Medicine Cabinet
helps prevent drug misuse and minimizes environmental impacts by providing an alternative to household disposal methods.

The drug drop hours are between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm, and the location is the Dosher Hospital front entrance at 924 N. Howe Street, Southport.

Sharps will not be accepted at this event, however, Dosher staff members will have information on hand on how to safely dispose sharps at home.

Please note: Dosher is unable to collect any medications outside of the published hours of this event. Participants who arrive early will be asked to hold onto their medications until 9:00 am. Community members who arrive after 1:00 pm will be directed to other local safe medication disposal locations. These measures are for the safety of our staff and community, and Dosher appreciates everyone’s understanding.

National Substance Use Prevention Month is observed every October to raise awareness about the dangers of substance misuse, highlight the power of prevention, and support individuals and families affected by addiction. Dosher is grateful for the opportunity to support this important effort by helping to prevent medication misuse in our community.

For questions about Operation Medicine Cabinet, call the Dosher Office of Marketing and Community Relations at 910-457-3900 or email marketing@dosher.org.