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Police want to see used patches returned to pharmacy continued from p.4 their family members -- everyone who is a stakeholder in this," he added. Police partnered with pharmacists to raise awareness of the potential dangers of fentanyl through the PATCH4PATCH program started in Ontario by North Bay Police in 2013. With the endorsement of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), it has spread to the Durham, York, Peel, Peterborough, Barrie, Waterloo and Halton police services, said Murray. Here, he said, detectives are working with pharmacists at retail chain and independent stores to ensure clients using fentanyl return all the patches they are given once used. The OACP says it is more appropriate for patients to return their patches to a pharmacy and not their physician. The OACP is asking local police services to urge pharmacists to tell their clients that they will only receive as many new patches in their next prescription batch as they return from the previous one. About one quarter of Halton's 161 pharmacies have been approached by Halton police, with all of those so far saying they are open to working with police on the issue, said Murray, noting approximately 20 of those pharmacies currently dispense fentanyl. "We want to make sure they (clients) are using it properly and returning the (used) patches," said Murray, noting even used patches still retain some of the painkilling medication, which is why they want to see all patches returned to a pharmacy. Making sure the patches get back to a pharmacy also reduces the risk of the people who are legally using it being the victim of a home break-in by people searching for the narcotic, said Stewart. Police say they are not trying to demonize the legitimate user. "Those being prescribed this are in extreme pain. They are victims," said Stewart. Sam Kanni, a pharmacist and coowner of a Guardian Pharmacy in Burlington, says he has been dispensing fentanyl for 15 years with no issues about clients returning the used patches and no concerns about any of them abusing or possibly selling them. Luc Lefebvre, 21, of Mississauga and Julien Larabie, 21, of Oakville are both charged with one count each of possession of a controlled substance. 7 | Friday, August 14, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE 399 SPEERS ROAD 905-844-8010 CLEARANCE PRE-RENOVATION SALE % SEE OUR LARGE SELECTION IN STORE 50 * OFF * DETAILS IN STORE. TO OUR CUSTOMERS · The information in this ad reflects the information available during its conception. If, despite our vigilance, some errors occurred, a notice will be printed in store.· Quantities are limited. · Because of market variations, we have the right to change prices when necessary. Taxes are not included in our prices. Cannot be combined with any other offer. The RONA price guarantee does not apply to special orders, to clearance, season and bankruptcy sales prices offered by our competitors, to labour on installations, contractor quotes, advertising errors or prices obtained from e-commerce or outside the region (details in store). Cash and carry prices paid by cash, debit or credit cards valid at RONA Oakville, 399 Speers Road, Ontario, only and can be terminated without notice. No account purchases, no cheques and no exchanges.