Only request the medicines you need
Did you know that approximately £2.6 million worth of medicine items are wasted unnecessarily in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin each year?
We need your help to reduce this waste. The new campaign launched by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin is asking residents to ‘Think Twice, Order Right’ before requesting repeat prescriptions. By checking which medicines you have at home and only requesting what you need, you will help protect NHS resources, keep medicines available for those that need them, and prevent unnecessary environmental harm.
How you can help
- Check first: Before ordering medicines check the amount you have and whether it is in date. Only reorder medications when you have around 7 to 10 days left. Only request the medicines you need.
- Think safety: Unused medicines can negatively impact the environment if thrown away. Return any unused or expired medicines to local pharmacies for safe disposal.
- Double-check at the pharmacy: Before leaving the pharmacy premises (building), check your bag and hand back any unwanted medicines for reuse.
For more information please follow the link to the NHS Shopshire, Telford and Wrekin website.
https://www.shropshiretelfordandwrekin.nhs.uk/your-health/our-campaigns/think-twice-order-right/