Medicines waste disposal
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- Authors: Pam Mosedale, David Harris and Contributors
- From: BSAVA Guide to the Use of Veterinary Medicines (2023)
- Item: 11, pp 58 - 64
- DOI: 10.22233/9781913859169.11
- Copyright: © 2023 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: July 2023
Abstract
Correct disposal of medicinal waste is an important part of healthcare waste management within a veterinary practice. This section describes the requirements for segregation of waste and how to deal with controlled and cytotoxic drugs. Self-assessment questions are included. Last updated April 2024
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UK colour coding system for waste. © 2023 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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UK colour coding system for waste.
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Types of waste disposal and their guidelines. © 2023 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Types of waste disposal and their guidelines.
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A pharmaceutical waste bin. © 2023 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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A pharmaceutical waste bin.
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Purple, orange and yellow sharps bins. © 2023 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Purple, orange and yellow sharps bins.
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European Waste Catalogue codes. © 2023 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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European Waste Catalogue codes.
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Empty medicinal containers should be collected into the pharmaceutical waste bin. © 2023 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Empty medicinal containers should be collected into the pharmaceutical waste bin.
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