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Media Statement - Safe use of medicines can save lives and prevent complications 28 September 2026

Gauteng - Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentRef: https://www.gauteng.gov.za/Media%20Advisories%20and%20Statements/Media%20Statement%20-%20Safe%20use%20of%20medicines%20can%20save%20lives%20and%20prevent%20complications%2028%20September%202026.pdf

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Source domain: gauteng.gov.za

Collected on 29 September 2026

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What this means

This is a Gauteng Department of Health media statement dated 28 September 2026 about using medicines safely and responsibly. It advises the public to follow prescriptions, store medicines properly, avoid sharing medicines, use antibiotics responsibly, seek professional advice and return unused or expired medicines to health facilities for safe disposal.

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medicine disposal serviceOngoing

Return of unused or expired medicines for safe disposal

Members of the public can take unused or expired medicines to a pharmacy, clinic or hospital so they can be disposed of safely and appropriately.

Who it is for
Members of the public with unused or expired medicines
How to act on it
Take the unused or expired medicines to a pharmacy, clinic or hospital. Do not dispose of them in toilets, sinks or drains.

The document's recorded date is 28 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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Members of the public are encouraged to return unused or expired medicines to a pharmacy, clinic or hospital, where they can be disposed of safely and appropriately.
public health guidanceOngoing

Safe use of medicines

The Gauteng Department of Health provides public guidance on taking medicines as prescribed, storing them correctly, avoiding inappropriate sharing and consulting healthcare professionals about treatment concerns.

Who it is for
Communities, patients and members of the public
How to act on it
Follow the medicine instructions, store medicines as directed, and consult a healthcare professional whenever there are questions or concerns about treatment.

The document's recorded date is 28 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) is therefore encouraging communities to use medicines responsibly by taking treatment as prescribed, storing medicines correctly, safely disposing of unused or expired medication, and consulting healthcare professionals whenever they have questions or concerns about their treatment .

Facts

Places

Gauteng

Reference

https://www.gauteng.gov.za/Media%20Advisories%20and%20Statements/Media%20Statement%20-%20Safe%20use%20of%20medicines%20can%20save%20lives%20and%20prevent%20complications%2028%20September%202026.pdf

Key Takeaways

  • Published on 28 September 2026
  • Gauteng Department of Health guidance on safe medicine use
  • Patients should take prescribed medicines as directed and complete antibiotic courses
  • Unused or expired medicines should be returned to a pharmacy, clinic or hospital
  • Medicines should not be shared or disposed of in toilets, sinks or drains
  • Gauteng Department of Health

Dates

Closing Date

28 September 2026