Only Order What You Need​

• The NHS spends an estimated £300m on unused medicines each year. We need your help to reduce this.​

• Every pound spent on wasted medicines is a pound less than can be spent on delivering NHS services.​

• Medicines waste happens when too much medication is order that isn’t needed, medicine is stockpiled at home or prescriptions aren’t checked before leaving the pharmacy.​

• What can you do? Everyone has a part to play in reducing medicines waste. ​

• Plan ahead – make a note in your calendar before your prescription due date to go through your medicines and see what you need.​

• Keep track of what medication you’re taking – don’t continue to order medicines you are no longer taking or where you have lots at home.​

• Only order the medicines you need – when putting in your next medicine order, look at what you currently have available and only order what you need​

• Check your medication before you leave the pharmacy – make sure you only have the medications you need. Anything that leaves the pharmacy cannot be reused.​

• Review your medications at your GP practice or pharmacy – if you’re not taking your medicine as prescribed, contact your GP or pharmacy for a medicine review.​