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Why medicine waste happens

Medicine waste isn't just about people ordering too much. It also includes medicines expiring before use, changes in treatment, or prescriptions being dispensed but never collected. Better communication between patients, pharmacists, and doctors could help reduce these issues.

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England wastes 3,400 tonnes of medicine costing NHS £480 million

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