Disposal of Returned Medicines

Pharmacies are obliged to accept back unwanted medicines from patients and the NHS England BNSSSG Area Team will make arrangements for a waste contractor to collect the medicines from pharmacies at regular intervals.

The Disposal of Pharmacy Waste Service Specification can be accessed here.

The Department of Health Disposal of Medicines guide can be accessed here

Contact your area team: england.pharmacysouthwest@nhs.net