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Safe disposal of unwanted medicines

Bring your unwanted or out-of-date medicines to any Smart Pharm pharmacy and we will dispose of them safely.

Medicines should never be flushed away or put in household rubbish, as they can harm the environment or be taken by someone else by mistake. Our pharmacies accept unwanted medicines for safe disposal.

What you can return

  • Tablets, capsules, liquids, creams and inhalers
  • Medicines that are out of date or no longer needed

Please note

  • Keep medicines in their original packaging where possible
  • Ask us before bringing needles or other sharps, as these need a special container

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