Check your medicine cabinet

Look at the dates and remove expired medicines.

Why it helps

Out-of-date medicines can be less effective. A quick check ensures what you have is in date and easy to find.

How to do it

1. Take out all the items.
2. Check the expiry dates.
3. Set expired items aside to return to a pharmacy.

Make it easier

Check only painkillers and plasters.

Make it harder

Make a list of what you need to restock.

Return unused medicines to a pharmacy rather than throwing them in the bin or down the sink.