Expert Pharmacy Waste Management
Our expert pharmacy waste management services offer comprehensive solutions tailored to the unique needs of pharmaceutical facilities. From proper disposal of expired medications to efficient handling of hazardous materials, trust us for reliable and compliant waste management.
Tailored Pharmacy Waste Solutions
Stericycle offers bespoke clinical waste disposal services specifically designed for pharmacies.
Our process starts with a detailed evaluation of your waste streams, allowing us to create a customised disposal plan tailored to your pharmacy's unique requirements.
Leveraging cutting-edge technologies and industry best practices, we ensure the safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible disposal of pharmaceutical waste.
Partner with Stericycle to efficiently manage your pharmacy waste, enabling you to prioritise patient care with confidence!
Protect Your Employees, Customers, and Community
Stericycle supports the leading role pharmacists hold as healthcare providers in our communities.
From vaccination programs to offering safe disposal of consumers’ unwanted medications and used sharps, we have partnered with thousands of pharmacies of all sizes to provide easy to use regulated waste disposal services. We help your business promote health and safeguard the environment.
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Why we're the perfect partner for you
You segregate
Segregate and store each type of specialist waste separately from your general waste.
We collect
Either on an agreed regular schedule or you can contact us for additional or ad-hoc collections.
We treat & dispose
All your waste is compliantly and securely processed, giving you peace of mind.
Recommended Waste Disposal Solutions for Pharmacies
Our solutions offer a variety of safe, secure, and compliant container options for the following types of waste generated in your facility.
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Sharps Waste
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Infectious Waste Disposal
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Offensive Waste
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Chemical Waste
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Pharmaceutical Waste
Example sharps include:
- hypodermic needles, syringes and syringe barrels
- used medicine vials
- scalpels, razors and razor blades
- phials, pipettes, test tubes, broken glass
Infectious Waste Disposal
Example infectious wastes include:
- contaminated dressings
- disposable gowns and gloves
- other contaminated PPE
- contaminated bed roll
Offensive Waste
Example offensive waste includes:
- disposable masks, aprons, gloves and overshoes
- swabs and absorbent pads
- bed roll
Chemical Waste
Example chemical waste includes:
- steriliser, disinfectants and detergents
- solvents
- batteries
Phamaceutical Waste
Example pharmaceutical wastes include:
- returned and out-of-date medicines
- controlled drugs destruction kits
- cytotoxic and cytostatic medicines
- recalled pharmaceutical stock
Sharps waste
Example sharps include:
- hypodermic needles, syringes and syringe barrels
- used medicine vials
- scalpels, razors and razor blades
- phials, pipettes, test tubes, broken glass
Infectious Waste Disposal
Example infectious wastes include:
- contaminated dressings
- disposable gowns and gloves
- other contaminated PPE
- contaminated bed roll
Offensive Waste
Example offensive waste includes:
- disposable masks, aprons, gloves and overshoes
- swabs and absorbent pads
- bed roll
Chemical Waste
Example chemical waste includes:
- steriliser, disinfectants and detergents
- solvents
- batteries
Phamaceutical Waste
Example pharmaceutical wastes include:
- returned and out-of-date medicines
- controlled drugs destruction kits
- cytotoxic and cytostatic medicines
- recalled pharmaceutical stock
Trust A Leading Pharmacy Waste Disposal Specialist
All of our waste containers are UN approved and we have our own fleet of vehicles and dedicated waste disposal facilities.
This means that we can offer you compliant, fully trackable and auditable end-to-end specialist pharmacy waste solutions that will help you protect your business, your employees and your clients.
Frequently asked questions about pharmacy waste
Pharmacy waste includes expired, unused, contaminated, damaged, or surplus medications. Proper disposal is crucial to prevent environmental contamination and safeguard public health
