A Prescription for Waste: Uncovering England's Medicine Disposal Dilemma The National Pharmacy Association estimates that up to 3,400 tonnes of partially used medicines are discarded in England every year, sparking a necessary conversation about the staggering costs and consequences of this wastage.
The equivalent of "75 swimming pools" may sound like an exaggeration, but the math is hardly surprising: wasted medicine costs the NHS at least £480 million annually.
The problem is multifaceted, with over ordering being a major culprit.