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Disposing of old medicines

Expired and unneeded medicines belong at the pharmacy, not in the bin or down the drain. That way they don't end up in nature or in the wrong hands.

You will need

Steps

  1. Go through your medicines

    Check your home medicine cabinet once a year and pick out expired and unneeded medicines.

  2. Remove the outer packaging

  3. Keep liquids together

  4. Separate special waste

  5. Take them to a pharmacy

  6. Check the bag

  7. Restock your medicine cabinet

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