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Inhaler disposal

Bring back used, unwanted or out-of-date inhalers and we send them for safe disposal, so the gas left inside doesn’t escape into the air.

Free: any inhaler, empty or not
Hand them in at the counter any time we’re open: no appointment
Kept out of household rubbish, where the gas inside leaks out
A good moment for a quick check of how you use your inhaler

No appointment needed. Come to the counter any time we’re open: Monday to Saturday, 8:00am to 10:30pm. Sunday, 12 noon to 10:30pm.

Opening times and directions

If you feel very unwell, call NHS 111, or in an emergency, 999.

What you get

Why bring them back

Most inhalers still hold some propellant gas when they run out, and those gases warm the planet. In household rubbish they end up in landfill and leak. Returned to us, they’re disposed of safely.

Using your reliever a lot?

If you need your blue reliever inhaler 3 or more times a week, your asthma may not be well controlled. Tell us when you drop them off: the pharmacist can check how you use your inhalers, or suggest a review with your GP.

Quick answers

Which inhalers can I bring?: Any kind: blue, brown, purple or any other colour, puffers or dry powder, empty or with doses left.
Should I put them in the bin instead?: Please don’t. In household rubbish they go to landfill, and the gas left inside leaks out.
Do I need to give my name?: No. Just hand them in at the counter.
How much does inhaler disposal cost?: Free.
Do I need an appointment?: No. Come to the counter any time we’re open.
How long does it take?: A few minutes at the counter.
Where is it?: Oswaldtwistle Pharmacy, 300 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3JD.
When are you open?: Monday to Saturday, 8:00am to 10:30pm. Sunday, 12 noon to 10:30pm.

Your visit, start to finish

1
Learn
What it is, and whether it’s for you: it’s all above. Any questions, call us on 01254 399898 or pop in.
2
Come in
Any time we’re open, to the counter at 300 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3JD. No appointment needed.
3
At the counter
It takes a few minutes. Ask for a quiet word in our private room if you’d rather.