Disposal of Unwanted Medicines
Carewell Pharmacy provides a service for the safe disposal of unwanted or expired medicines for patients and members of the public, in line with NHS requirements. As a distance selling pharmacy, returns are arranged remotely rather than in person.
Option 1: Contact us to arrange a return
Please contact our team via phone or email
We will advise you on the appropriate method to return your medicines safely
Option 2: Return by post
We may provide instructions and packaging guidance to enable safe return by post where appropriate
Please do not send medicines to us without contacting us first, as some items require specific handling
Important information
This service is for safe disposal only — returned medicines cannot be reused or refunded
Please ensure medicines are securely packaged to prevent damage or leakage
We may not be able to accept certain types of waste (e.g. sharps, needles, or hazardous materials) and will advise you accordingly
If you have sharps or clinical waste, please contact your local council or healthcare provider for appropriate disposal options
Please contact our team at 01202 023110 or pharmacy.fff74@nhs.net and we will guide you through the process.
