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Guidance on returning medicines to your veterinary practice Liquid medication
Unused tablets These should remain in their original packaging (blister packs) if possible. If tablets are now separated, those of the same type should be gathered together and placed in a sealable, child-proof container.
Please ensure the tops or lids are secured tightly on any spot-on pipettes, bottles or jars, and if you can, place them in a sealed, leak- proof bag.
Empty blister packs You can dispose of these in your normal household waste.
Pipette tubes (such as spot on flea treatment) Replace cap securely in case there are any drops of product left inside and dispose of in your normal household waste.
How to dispose of used packaging at home
Card packaging It’s a good idea to remove any label with your personal details on (or make it illegible), then dispose of the card in your recycling bin.
Safe disposal of your pet’s unused flea and worm treatments and veterinary medicines Did you know that the safest way to dispose of your pet’s unused flea and worm treatments and medicines is to return them to your veterinary surgery? You can help out by checking your household’s cupboards for any unused or partially used medicines. This includes any out of date and any tablets or pipettes that you have removed from the blister pack but not used or opened within 28 days. You can return all of these to your veterinary practice for safe disposal.
We all need to be responsible in protecting our environment. When it comes to our pet’s care, you can help out when it comes to the disposal of your pet’s unused medications and used medication packaging. Here, we explain how we can all work together to do the right thing. Scoop the poop! Please remember to clear up your pet’s poop when out walking or even from your garden. This is because traces of some veterinary medicines can remain in your pet’s poop, which could also lead to environmental contamination if not cleared up.
Why is it good to help? Please do not pour away of any unused flea and worm treatments or medicines via wastewater, like disposing of it down the sink, toilet or drain. Getting rid of products this way can contribute to environmental contamination. Did you know that traces of animal medicines have been detected in rivers throughout the UK?
Tip Reminder: Never share any unused medication, as your pet’s prescription is only intended for their condition and could cause more harm than good to another pet.
These products should not enter watercourses as they could be dangerous to fish and other aquatic organisms.
Returning unused or out-of-date flea and worm treatments and medicines to your veterinary practice ensures their safe disposal by a licenced operator.
Scooping it into a biodegradable poop bag and dropping it in to a dog waste bin is always the best option.
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