Uniprix-affiliated pharmacies collect expired medications and used syringes to ensure that they are disposed of safely and in an environmentally friendly manner.
Used syringes
If you require syringes and needles to inject your medications, your pharmacist will provide you with a safe container you can return to the pharmacy after use. He will then dispose of it in a safe manner.
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Expired medications
Medications don’t last forever. That’s why they come with an expiry date. This date is posted on a drug by the company that manufactures it to guarantee its efficacy and safety.
For prescription medications, the relevant expiry date is the one posted on the label by the pharmacist. You should also know that medications are chemical products that can affect the environment. For a variety of reasons, they can also alter over time. If you notice a change in colour, shape, smell or texture, don’t use them. Return them to your Uniprix-affiliated pharmacist. He’ll ensure that they are destroyed in a safe and eco-friendly manner.
Medications should never be thrown into the garbage or toilet, since this can contaminate the soil and water supply and in the long term could lead to serious environmental problems.
If you have used an expired medication, talk to your pharmacist. He can inform you of the consequences and steps to take.
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