Many of you will have helped us over the years to reduce waste by returning unused and in date medicines for recycling to sub-Saharan Africa through the Inter Care charity. A massive thank you to all who have helped over the years.
Our last donation box was collected at the end of April and it is with great sadness that I have to pass on the following announcement from the charity:
"Since December 2015, Inter Care has been unable to recycle patient returned medicines due to EU legislation and while we have been able to source some basic medicines, such as antibiotics and painkillers, from a number of pharmaceutical companies, we urgently need GP practices and other healthcare professionals to send us surplus medical supplies. These include items such as blood pressure meters and non-mercury thermometers, as well as bandages, dressings, small syringes, uniforms and more."
If you have previously donated medicines and would like to continue to support Inter Care you might like to consider making a financial donation using this link Intercare - How to help
Please do not return any medications to the surgery but take them to the pharmacist for safe disposal.
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