Disposal of Unwanted Medicines
Safely dispose of your unwanted or expired medicines at Hollinswood Pharmacy in Telford. Drop them off in store or call us on 01952 223066 for more info.
Hollinswood Pharmacy
Don’t bin it! Bring it to us for safe disposal
At Hollinswood Pharmacy in Telford, we provide a safe and convenient way to dispose of unwanted or expired medicines.
Keeping old medication at home can be dangerous and throwing it in the bin or down the toilet can harm the environment. Our team will ensure your medicines are disposed of properly and in line with NHS guidelines. Simply bring them into the pharmacy and we’ll take care of the rest.
Why disposing of medicines properly is important:
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Improper disposal of medicines can pose serious risks to both people and the environment. Medicines thrown in household bins can be found by children or pets, while those flushed down toilets can contaminate water supplies and harm wildlife.
Safe for You and Your Family
Keeping old or unused medicines at home can be dangerous, especially around children or pets. Proper disposal reduces the risk of accidental ingestion or misuse.
Environmentally Responsible
Flushing medicines or binning them can harm the environment. We ensure all disposals follow strict guidelines to prevent contamination of water and soil.
Local & Convenient in Telford
As a trusted community pharmacy in Telford, we offer quick and easy access for locals needing to safely get rid of their unwanted medications.
Things we DO accept:
We accept the following items for safe disposal:
- Tablets
- Creams
- Liquid medicines
- Powders
- Inhalers
- Ampoules
- Ointments
- Capsules
Things we DO NOT accept:
We can’t accept the following items for disposal:
- Needles or other sharps
- Chemicals
- Veterinary products
- Dialysis kits
- Paints
- Solvents
- Batteries
- Oil
