Mannings Hong Kong collaborated with an NGO, Junior Chamber International Tai Ping Shan (JCITPS), on a campaign to promote the safe disposal of unwanted or out-of-date medicines. When disposed of improperly, unused medicines could contaminate soil, water and the wider environment, increasing the risk of drug resistance in the community if they accidentally enter the food chain.  

The month-long “Safe Disposal of Unused Medicines” campaign saw 26 Mannings in-store pharmacies providing complimentary collection services, and successfully preventing over 1.18 million pills and capsules from improper disposal. 

In addition, Mannings pharmacists joined hands with JCITPS to organise 13 talks for 3,300 students between April and June 2023 to raise awareness about the proper handling of unused medicines and reducing their potential impact on the environment.