Petition Hold a review of MHRA guidance on disposal of unused medicines

Pharmacies are throwing in the bin medication that is unused, returned to them in date, in the original unopened packaging.

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We believe this is disgusting and the government should review the current policy and guidelines. We believe this needs to stop as this is a total waste of NHS money. Working public are charged £9.90 per item!

There could be a cost saving to the NHS.

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Created by Georgina Binnersley
Deadline 4 June 2026 All petitions run for 6 months
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