Return of Unwanted Medicine in Camden Haven

Safe & Confidential

Don’t leave your health to chance. Bring your unwanted medicine to our friendly team at North Haven Pharmacy. This is the safe, convenient and eco-friendly solution to disposing of unwanted or expired medication.

If you’re unsure when your medicine is due to expire, be sure to read all the labels and check the expiry dates. We also offer home medication reviews to help you stay informed on your existing medicines. Next time you’re in store, our pharmacist will dispose of your medications in a secure bin.

Risks of holding on to expired medicine 

Like any edible substance, medicine deteriorates over time. Expired medication can consist of an altered chemical composition that may have questionable impacts on your health. In some cases, these impacts may just be fewer effective results. In more serious circumstances, the medicine may be potentially toxic.

Flushing your medication, pouring them down the drain or throwing them in the bin can be harmful to the environment. These methods have previously shown medicine that ends up in a landfill can be leached back into the food chain through the water supply or fertilisers.

Leaving unused medications in your cupboards can also be a household hazard. Approximately 50 children a week are admitted to hospital as a result of poisoning. This statistic involves the consumption of medicines unintended for children. 

Always bring your unwanted or expired medication to your local chemist. At North Haven Pharmacy, we’ll safely dispose of all your unused medications.

At North Haven Pharmacy, we safely dispose of prescription medications, over-the-counter medicines, natural health supplements, vitamins, gels, liquids, creams and pet medicines. Most medicines can be placed in the disposal bin, however, always check with our pharmacists. There are some medications including strong pain relievers that will need to be processed separately. When you bring in your medications for disposal, let us know what medicines you’re returning so we can ensure their safe removal.

For your current medications, always store them in a secure location out of reach from small children and pets. If you suspect poisoning, don’t hesitate to call an ambulance. To learn more about the risks of taking expired medication, call us today at North Haven Pharmacy.

What do you do with unwanted medicine?

All medicine that’s disposed of is incinerated. None of your medicine is ever recycled or reused. If you’re worried about confidentiality, we’ll protect your identity just as we would when you trust us with your prescriptions. Once the medication is disposed of in a secure location, it will be sent for incineration. At North Haven Pharmacy, we’re committed to the safe disposal of unwanted and expired medication in accordance with best practice. Your health is important to us and we’ll always take measures to prioritise your safety and wellbeing. 

For more information on returning expired or unwanted medication, call us at North Haven Pharmacy today. We safely dispose of all kinds of medication including sharps and will help ensure your identity is protected during the removal process.