Safe Disposal of Equine Veterinary Medicines

Do you have leftover medications from treating your horse?

It’s important to dispose of them safely to protect the environment, wildlife, and other animals. Some medicines can be dangerous to other species even when ingested in tiny quantities. For example, discarded wormer syringes can be lethal to dogs and cats.

Never throw left over medicines in the bin, flush them down the toilet, or pour them down the drain - this can contaminate water supplies and harm ecosystems.

How to Safely Dispose of Equine Medicines, options are:

Return to Your Vet – North West Equine Vets will safely dispose of unused or expired medications for you.
Return to Your local Pharmacist - Most pharmacists will safely dispose of unused or expired medications for you.
Keep Secure Until Disposal – Store unused medicines in a safe place away from pets and children until you can dispose of them properly.

By disposing of medicines responsibly, you’re helping to keep animals, people, and the environment safe.