Wasted medicines cost NHS at least £480m a year and could fill 75 Olympic-size swimming pools

▶ Daily Mail Aug 8, 2026 1h ago 👁 1 views

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The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) estimates that 3,400 tonnes worth of partially used medicines were disposed of in England in 2024/25. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) estimates that 3,400 tonnes worth of partially used medicines were disposed of in England in 2024/25. Read the full story on Daily Mail via the link below.

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