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Expired medicine

Improper storage of medicines may cause misuse and accidental poisoning. Never flush medicine down the toilet unless specifically instructed by the label or advised by qualified medical practitioners, as chemicals from the medicine may contaminate wastewater and endanger public health.

Components

What To Do

Do It Well

Step(s) to Dispose

Step #1

Check out the ZWM map for the nearest healthcare centre with a safe disposal service

Do It Better

Alternative(s) to Reduce Waste

1

SHOP Sustainable

Make a checklist to avoid over-purchasing

NOW YOU KNOW

WHAT TO DO WITH

The best advice is to stay healthy so that we don’t ever have to deal with any medicine, expired or not.

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