Did you know that it has been reported by the Department of Health that an estimate of £300 million every year goes on unused medications! This, as well as environmental impact on ecosystems from non-recyclable plastic packaging, is enough to put our foot down and avoid medication waste.
What can we do?
Check your medication as soon as it is collected and return any items you may not have expected.
Avoid reordering and stock-piling
Recycle your blister packs
Return your inhalers instead of just disposing of them in local waste
Check the medication you have been prescribed with your GP to see if it could be reduced or if there is a non medication alternative
