How Stockpiling Medications Costs the NHS £12 Million Annually

00:00 - How Stockpiling Medications Costs the NHS £12 Million Annually
02:11 - Reduce Medicine Waste: Only Order What You Need
05:16 - Reduce Medicine Waste: Join the Campaign in Nottingham and Notts!

1. How Stockpiling Medications Costs the NHS £12 Million Annually

In this video, we explore the shocking impact of medication waste on the NHS in Surrey, costing around £12 million each year. Join pharmacist Khatidja Kureeman as she shares insights on how checking your medicine supplies can help reduce waste and protect the environment. Learn about the 'order what you need' campaign aimed at those over 50 and discover how you can make a difference. Let's work together to cut down on unnecessary prescriptions and ensure that NHS resources are used wisely!

2. Reduce Medicine Waste: Only Order What You Need

A Surrey pharmacist is urging residents to help reduce the £12 million worth of unused prescription medicines wasted each year.
By only ordering what they need, people can protect NHS resources and the environment.
The 'Only Order What You Need' campaign encourages patients to check their medicine cabinets and only request items they are running low on.
This simple action can make a big difference in reducing medicine waste and preventing harm to the environment.
Unused medicines should always be returned to a pharmacy for safe disposal.
Let's work together to reduce medicine waste and promote a healthier environment.

3. Reduce Medicine Waste: Join the Campaign in Nottingham and Notts!

Discover the new campaign aimed at tackling the staggering 2 million medicine items wasted each year in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Learn practical steps to reduce waste, such as checking your medicine cupboard before ordering prescriptions and only ordering what you truly need. Hear from Mindy Bassi, Chief Pharmacist at NHS Nottingham, about the importance of this initiative for both the environment and patient safety. Together, we can make a difference and save the NHS millions. Watch now to find out how you can contribute!

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