Careless disposal of unused, unwanted or expired medicines (pharmaceutical waste) can cause harm to both the environment and to humans and animals. Groundwater can become contaminated, or medicines that fall into the wrong hands can make people extremely sick.
The infographic below gives some guidelines on what to do and what not to do with the expired medicine in your bathroom cupboard to ensure that your medical waste is properly taken care of.
If you would like more information on medical waste disposal solutions for your business, visit our website: www.initial.co.za or Contact Us. Initial is an expert in healthcare risk waste management. Our waste disposal services are designed to help you manage your infectious, non-anatomical and pharmaceutical waste effectively, and to be fully compliant with the latest legislation.
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