The ordinance requires pharmacies, including those in located in grocery stores, to post information regarding safe and legal disposal of unused pharmaceuticals. This mandated posting is connected to an effort by Mirkarimi to require pharmacies to take back pharmaceuticals on-site. A voluntary pilot project is beginning in the next few months that the city hopes to become permanent.
CGA requested the posting be done voluntarily to better mesh with the pilot project. The committee appreciated the suggestion of a voluntary posting by grocery stores, but felt a mandate would ensure participation and consistency.
CGA will continue to work with the Board and DOE on this ordinance. The Board of Supervisors is likely to bring the ordinance up for a vote within the next few weeks.