Reducing medicines waste – only order what you need

Did you know large amounts of medicines are
wasted in Cheshire and Merseyside each year? We need your help to reduce this.

Check what medicines you have at home before
you order your repeat prescriptions. If you have
enough, only request the medicines you need this
time. You will still be able to order others again in
future.

Here are some tips to help you only order what you
need:

● Try keeping all medication in one place at
home so you can see what you have left and what you need to reorder.

● For each prescription, take medication from
one pill packet at a time so that you can keep a track of what you’ve taken and what you have left

● Make a note on your calendar 7-10 days before your prescription due date to go through your medication and see what is left. Being organised in this way means that if bank holidays or weekends are coming up, you will have planned enough for these dates too.

Speak to your pharmacy team if you have any questions about how to change your prescription request.

Thank you for helping to reduce medicine waste.

Visit the Medicines Waste page on the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside website to find out more: www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/medicines-waste