Dear Editor,

Were you aware all medicines returned to your GP or pharmacy are incinerated? Over £3 million worth every year; medicine that could be a vital life line to someone.

By working together, Herefordshire could lead the way, becoming the first county in the UK to recycle returned medicines. It is possible; Intercare is a unique charity that has been recycling unused medicines for use in medical centres in Africa for over 30 years.

Visit [email protected]">[email protected] to download an information pack to encourage your GP practice to participate. I recently wrote to all the GPs and the CCG and have heard back from only one GP who collects and returns medicines to Intercare. Further space for collection in Hereford is urgently needed.

Intercare will also accept medications from individuals. Check their site to find out more. Unused inhalers can be recycled at participating local pharmacies, visit http://www.completethecycle.eu">www.completethecycle.eu for details of one near you.

Say no to incinerating and yes to recycling and saving lives. Lots of people doing small actions can make a big change.

Herefordshire We Can

Antje Preston.