There's a right way to dispose unused medicines and it's not in the dustbin


Unused and expired medicines should be carefully disposed at designated drop-off sites or public or private healthcare facilities. — Photos: Filepic

Proper management of medicines is crucial to ensure medicines taken provide the desired effect and do not cause harm.

Many believe that proper medicines management only involves taking and storing these drugs correctly.

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