Unwanted Medicines

Unwanted and out of date medicines can be returned to any pharmacy for correct disposal.

• Out of date prescribed goods can become a potential hazard for children and adults when "shared" amongst family members, or are stored in an area accessible by children.
• In Australia, 50 children are admitted to hospital every week as a result of poisoning, in many cases involving consumption of medicines not intended for them.
• More than 200 tonnes of out of date and unwanted medicines are inappropriately disposed of (in household garbage and down toilets and sinks) across Australia.
• These inappropriately disposed of medicines become a significant and serious contributor to environmental issues such as water quality and contaminated land.

So, take your out of date or unwanted medicines to any pharmacy for safe disposal. www.returnmed.com.au