Open the bag!

Article Date: 16th February 2017

Every year in Suffolk, approximately £3.4 million is wasted on unused prescription medication.  Once an unwanted medication has left the pharmacy, it cannot be used even if it’s not been opened.  By reducing the amount of medicines being wasted each year, we could increase the available funding for other health services.

To find out more, visit http://www.westsuffolkccg.nhs.uk/open-bag-look-inside/ or view the leaflet here WSCCG_OpenTheBag.