THE Return of Unwanted Medicines (RUM) Project will be commencing a national awareness campaign during the month of Jun, with the aim of educating consumers about disposal of medicines via their local pharmacy.
A recent research study by Griffith University of over 4,300 Australians revealed more than 60% had unwanted medicines in their home with the majority of respondents (over 80%) not knowing how to dispose of them and completely unware of the RUM initiative.
"We have a big job ahead of us to raise consumer awareness of RUM, and we are calling on the pharmacy industry to support our efforts. Every interaction with a pharmacy customer - especially at the dispensary counter - presents an opportunity to remind them to return their medicines back to the pharmacy, in the event it expires or is not used," said RUM project manager Toni Riley.
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