MEDICINE AND NEEDLE DISPOSAL

Safe Disposal of Medicines & Needles in New Plymouth | Vogeltown Pharmacy

Have expired or unwanted medicines at home? Not sure how to dispose of them safely? Vogeltown Pharmacy in New Plymouth offers a free medicine and sharps disposal service — making it simple to get rid of old medications responsibly.

Medicine Disposal Return any expired, unused, or unwanted medicines to Vogeltown Pharmacy. Different medicines require different disposal methods, and our pharmacists will ensure everything is handled correctly and in line with New Zealand guidelines. Never put medicines in the bin or flush them down the drain.

Needle & Sharps Disposal We provide an on-site sharps disposal bin for loose needles and syringes — simply tip them in directly. We also accept sealed small sharps containers. Please ensure lids are securely fastened before bringing them in.

Controlled Drugs & Cytotoxic Medicines Controlled drugs and cytotoxic medicines require specialist disposal. Please let our team know when handing these over so they can be managed safely and appropriately.

Questions About Medicine Disposal? Contact Vogeltown Pharmacy today — our friendly team is here to help with all your medicine and sharps disposal needs.