CVS Health: How Education and Everyday Action Can Support Medication Safety
ACCESSWIRE•30/10/2026•08:45 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Dose of Knowledge offers free medication-safety lessons for K-12 students
- ➤CVS community education initiatives have reached an estimated 4.5 million people
- ➤More than 4,000 CVS Pharmacy locations offer secure medication-disposal kiosks
- ➤CVS Pharmacy has collected more than 12 million pounds of medications since 2014
Expert Statements
Marshal Carter, Licensed CVS Pharmacy district leader in North Carolina
“Trusted adults are critical to helping prevent substance misuse and promote medication safety. By listening, talking openly and sharing accurate information, families, educators, pharmacists and community leaders can help young people build the knowledge and confidence to make safer, healthier choices.”
WOONSOCKET, RI / ACCESS Newswire / October 30, 2026 / Originally published on CVS Health Company Newsroom
Young people encounter complex messages about medications, substance use and mental health. Helping them make informed choices starts with trusted adults who are prepared to listen, answer questions and share clear, age-appropriate information.
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