Carewell Pharmacy provides a service for the safe disposal of unwanted or expired medicines for patients and members of the public, in line with NHS requirements. As a distance selling pharmacy, returns are arranged remotely rather than in person.

Carewell Pharmacy

unit 1, 470 Ringwood Road, Poole, UK, Poole, BH12 3LY
Appointment length:
15 minutes
Carewell Pharmacy

Book by phone only

This service appointment can only be booked over the phone. You can reach this pharmacy on the number below:

01202 023110

Option 1: Contact us to arrange a return

  • Please contact our team via phone or email

  • We will advise you on the appropriate method to return your medicines safely

Option 2: Return by post

  • We may provide instructions and packaging guidance to enable safe return by post where appropriate

  • Please do not send medicines to us without contacting us first, as some items require specific handling


Important information

  • This service is for safe disposal only — returned medicines cannot be reused or refunded

  • Please ensure medicines are securely packaged to prevent damage or leakage

  • We may not be able to accept certain types of waste (e.g. sharps, needles, or hazardous materials) and will advise you accordingly

  • If you have sharps or clinical waste, please contact your local council or healthcare provider for appropriate disposal options