Medicines waste study by Brist

Research has identified that medicines waste is a big problem in Bristol, costing the NHS an estimated £5.7 million a year.

  • 20 October 2016
  • 12:30pm
  • Free

Research has identified that medicines waste is a big problem in Bristol, costing the NHS an estimated £5.7 million a year.

Wasted medicines cannot treat anyone and poor patient compliance with prescribed medication affects health and quality of life. If not disposed of correctly, wasted medicines cause harm to the environment.

Learn more about this recent Bristol Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) study.

This event is part of Healthy City Week.

Medicines waste study by Bristol Clinical Commissioning Group