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Almost 3,400 tonnes of partially used medicines disposed of last year

Medicines wastage could have filled 75 swimming pools in 2025, finds NPA

10 Aug 2026

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Over 8.5 tonnes of medicines wasted every year in the Scottish borders

NHS Borders, one of 14 health boards in NHS Scotland, said prescription medicines cost it more than £30 million annually.

21 Aug 2025

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde seeks views on medicines waste campaign

NHSGGC said 10,000 medicines are thrown away every day because they are not needed or have not been taken.

02 Apr 2025

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