Managing pharmaceutical waste

This article, part of a series on pharmaceutical waste, discusses relevant legislation and guidance, handling and storing waste, transportation, working with waste contractors, and patient-generated pharmaceutical waste.

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The other articles in the series cover:

  • Identifying types of pharmaceutical waste and disposal containers
  • Managing sharps contaminated with pharmaceutical waste
  • Managing Controlled Drugs (CD) waste

Source:

Specialist Pharmacy Service

Resource links:

Identifying types of pharmaceutical waste and disposal containers

Managing sharps contaminated with pharmaceutical waste

Managing Controlled Drugs (CD) waste