020 8449 0260

Talk to your pharmacist

Mon - Fri: 9:00 - 18:30

Sat: 9:00 - 13:00, Sun: Closed

020 8449 0260

Talk to your pharmacist

Mon - Fri: 9:00 - 18:30

Sat: 9:00 - 13:00, Sun: Closed

Disposal Of Unwanted Medicines

Disposal Of Unwanted Medicines

If you have unused/expired prescription medicines or medicines that you bought over the counter, just bring them to the pharmacy for safe disposal. This is a free service available to the public. It is not safe to put unwanted/expired medicine in domestic bins.

Stockpiling of medicines

Any medicine you return to the pharmacy cannot be used by the pharmacy again. It’s therefore very important that you don’t stockpile medication at home and only request medication that you need. Stockpiling is also dangerous as there is a possibility of mixing your new medicines with your old ones and it is also a safety risk to children and others who might take them. Every year over £300 million of NHS money is wasted by unused prescription medicines.

Safe disposal of medicines

Each year, large quantities of unused and expired medications are dumped into bins or flushed down toilets and sinks. The effects on the environment and human health are unclear but the evidence is pointing to the presence of chemicals from prescription and over-the-counter medications in the soil, drinking water and the surrounding environment. It is very important that you return unwanted medicines to a local pharmacy for safe disposal.
Speak to a member of staff if you have any questions about the disposal of unwanted medicines.

Bank Holidays 2025

Date Day of the week Bank holiday
18 April Friday Good Friday
21 April Monday Easter Monday
5 May Monday Early May bank holiday
26 May Monday Spring bank holiday
25 August Monday Summer bank holiday
25 December Thursday Christmas Day
26 December Friday Boxing Day