Health Technical Memorandum 07-06: Disposal of Pharmaceutical Waste in Community Pharmacies

Environment and Sustainability

Author:

Department of Health - Gateway Review Estates and Facilities Division

Publisher:

TSO (The Stationery Office)

Price: £17.50

This publication provides guidance on the disposal of pharmaceutical waste produced in community pharmacies in England and Wales. Pharmaceutical waste refers to the disposal of unwanted medicines, out-of-date or obsolete stock, needles and syringes, and waste arising from diagnostic testing such as blood glucose and cholesterol monitoring schemes.

Further information on waste management issues in the healthcare sector can be found in the accompanying publication 'Health Technical Memorandum 07-01: Safe Management of Healthcare Waste' (ISBN 9780113227662, available below).

This is an essential read for all of those working within community pharmacies and related facilities, specifically for those with responsibilities pertaining to waste disposal, and health and safety.

Extent	23 pages	ISBN	9780113227976
Size	A4	Price	£17.50
Format	Paperback	Published	12 Nov 2007
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