Pharmaceutical waste
Pharmaceutical material that is no longer being used or is out of date needs to be disposed of correctly. All cytotoxic and pharmaceutical waste must be incinerated. Your organisation will also have a documented policy and procedure for you to follow. Substances that fall into this area of waste management include:
- unused medications
- medications that are out of date
- sharps, packages, containers and equipment contaminated by substances/residues
- pharmaceuticals that do not pass the quality control standards by manufactures.
