Old medicines

Always return old or expired medications to your pharmacy and do not throw them away in the trash or down the sink, as this is bad for the environment.

Ensure correct sorting: put cardboard boxes with the paper recycling, remove the labels from bottles and tubes (for privacy reasons), and put the rest of the medicine waste (such as strips and empty bottles) in the designated return box or at the pharmacy.

Why return it to the pharmacy?

• Environment: Pharmaceutical residues in water can be harmful to the environment and aquatic life.

• Safety: Old medicines can become ineffective or dangerous over time, posing health risks.

• Safe destruction: The pharmacy ensures safe and responsible destruction of medicine residues.

  
  

How should you return medications?

1. Remove labels: Remove the labels from medication bottles and tubes to protect your privacy.

2. Sort the packaging: Put the empty cardboard boxes and paper bags with the waste paper.

3. Return your medications: Return any remaining medications, such as blister packs and empty bottles, to your pharmacy. Many pharmacies, such as BENU, have special return boxes where you can put your medications.

4. Used needles: Always throw used needles in a special sharps container.

   
   

What should you not do?

• Do not throw away medicines with normal household waste or small chemical waste (recycling center).

• Do not flush medications down the sink or toilet.

• Do not use medicines that are past their expiration date unless your doctor tells you otherwise.