Reducing medicines waste is important to us, but it is not something we can do alone.

We need your help to work together to stop medicines waste across the area, reduce the spend, and get more from your local NHS.

We want to raise awareness amongst the public and need to get residents in South East London to:

• check what you already have at home before you order more;
• tell your doctor if you stop taking your medication;
• speak to your pharmacist if you are receiving medicines you don’t use.

If your GP prescribes medication to treat a condition, it’s important to take it in exactly the way that it’s been prescribed to receive the most benefit.

If you stop taking your medication – or if you stop taking it in the way your doctor prescribed – please tell your doctor about this. They’ll help you to make an informed choice about your medication and may be able to prescribe an alternative.

Cold weather can make some health problems worse and even lead to serious complications, especially if you’re 65 or older, or if you have a long-term health condition.

Read more about keeping well this winter