/medicinewasteuk Unused prescription medicines cost the NHS in the UK an estimated £300million every year. Home The Campaign How You Can Help? Campaigns Professionals Contact Shop The campaign Wasted or unused medicine is a serious and growing problem within the NHS that you can help tackle. It is estimated that as much as £300million is wasted every year on unused or partially used medication. Featured on BBC Radio 5 Live Find out more about the Medicine Waste campaign. Did you know? Unused prescription medicines cost the NHS in the UK an estimated £300million every year. This could pay for ... 11,778 MORE community nurses or 80,906 MORE hip replacements or 19,799 MORE drug treatment courses for breast cancer or 300,000 MORE drug treatment courses for Alzheimer's or 312,175 MORE cataract operations Find out more. How can you help? Wasted medicine is everyone's responsibility and there are small changes you can make to help reduce the amount of medicine being wasted. These savings could be reinvested into more front line care and services for the benefit of all. Find out how you can help. Find a campaign near you The Medicine Waste campaign is an ongoing initiative with campaigns occurring throughout the UK all year round. Find out more information about a campaign near you. Home | The Campaign | How You Can Help? | Campaigns | Professionals | Contact | Shop Campaign Materials | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy Follow us on facebook.com/medicinewasteuk twitter.com/medicinewasteuk Copyright © Dynamic Advertising Group 2021 This website uses cookies By using our website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy. I agree I disagree Read more