Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal – Driven by Compliance

 

Driven by the power of education, Sharpsmart's pharmaceutical waste management solutions are leading the charge when it comes to compliant pharmaceutical waste management. With face-to-face training and a dedicated team, your facility will be empowered to confidently segregate and dispose of all categories of pharmaceutical waste.


Secure disposal in compliance with regulations hinges upon knowing what pharmaceutical waste is and using appropriate pharmaceutical waste containers. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare, Sharpsmart has the solutions, licensing and compliance expertise to help you dispose of your discarded pharmaceuticals safely.

At Sharpsmart, we go beyond just collecting your waste. We ensure you have the safest containment solutions in place and work with clinical staff within the four walls of your facility to provide training and education to ensure the safe and compliant segregation and management of pharmaceutical waste.

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Types of Pharmaceutical Waste We Can Manage

 

  • Out-of-date or partially used pharmaceuticals
  • Controlled drugs destruction kits
  • Cytotoxic and cytostatic medicines 
  • Recalled pharmaceutical stock

 

As a pharmaceutical waste management partner, we ensure total compliance by protecting your pharmaceutical waste throughout the entire cradle-to-grave process.

 

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How to Dispose of Pharmaceutical Waste

 

Secure disposal of pharmaceutical waste is paramount from both a safety and a compliance standpoint which is essential for protecting human health and the environment. By following these steps, you can ensure safe and compliant disposal: 

                                         

Identify and Segregate

 

Disposal begins with correctly identifying pharmaceutical waste and segregating it accordingly. With incorrectly disposed pharmaceutical waste causing risks of harm to both people and the environment, it’s vital to get it right. Correct segregation involves understanding hospital waste bin colour codes and the corresponding EWC codes for your waste.

 

Use the Correct Bin

 

There are many different types of bins used in hospitals and healthcare environments, for pharmaceutical waste disposal, it’s the blue boxes and blue lid containers you’ll need to use. Sharpsmart’s reusable pharmaceutical waste containers are a bagless system with a blue lid, and our 64-litre pharmaceutical waste containers have a colour-coded sticker.

 

Where Does Pharmaceutical Waste Go? Professional Collection Options

 

Regularly scheduled pickups by certified waste contractors that specialise in handling various types of clinical waste such as pharmaceutical waste, ensuring that it’s transported and treated according to legal and safety standards. This step is vital for safeguarding public health, as well as complying with regulations on a local and national level.

 

What Happens to Pharmaceutical Waste? Treatment and Disposal

 

There are different treatment options available for pharmaceutical waste depending on the type, these include denaturing, energy-from-waste treatment, and high-temperature incineration which effectively neutralises harmful chemicals, reducing the risk of any adverse environmental impact.

 

Environmental Considerations

 

The mismanagement of pharmaceutical waste has severe repercussions for the general public and the environment. If not handled properly, pharmaceutical waste can infiltrate our environment, causing water pollution and food contamination. By understanding the correct procedures and enlisting the help of licensed specialists, you can minimise your environmental impact and protect public safety.

 

 

Pharmaceutical Waste Containers | Which Containers Should You Use?

 

We provide tamper-proof and secure reusable pharmaceutical waste containers that drive sustainability by reducing single-use plastics. These leakproof containers aid proper waste segregation and are the most secure option for storing non-hazardous pharmaceutical waste. Once your containers are ready to be serviced, we provide you with new reusable containers at a frequency that meets your needs.

The most secure pharmaceutical waste management solution in the UK

SECURE LOCKING

Inbuilt container safety trays prevent unauthorised access, and permanent locking mechanisms eliminate risk of tampering, pillaging and misappropriation of discarded pharmaceuticals.

IMMEDIATE COST REDUCTION

Dramatically reduced waste costs by customised scheduling, elimination of disposables and on-site solutions to effectively segregate hazardous and non-hazardous pharmaceuticals.

EASY CLASSIFICATION

Sharpsmart's experts can assist with the compliant identification and classification of all pharmaceutical waste. 

LEAKPROOF CONTAINERS

Our clinically designed pharmaceutical containers have built-in seals which minimise odours and prevent leaking of any free-flowing liquids

POINT OF USE DISPOSAL

Save time and labour by disposing and segregating waste at point of generation. Our reusable containers eliminate labour associated with box assembly and remove the need to double-package for transport. 

SECURE SITE MANAGEMENT

High quality security cameras are installed at all Sharpsmart locations to ensure complete visibility of all operations; as guardians of the cradle to grave waste responsibility of our customers, we take no risks in the safeguarding of high risk wastes.

"We can count on Sharpsmart..."

Implementation, staff education and after sales service is of high quality. We can count on experienced staff to address any situation we encounter.

Solange Arseneau, New Product Coordinator

Vitalite Healthcare

"Sustainability is Incredible..."

We've used Sharpsmart for over four years. The traceable sustainability of the Sharpsmart containers is incredible.

Clare Topping, Energy & Sustainability Manager

Northampton General Hospital

"Support is Excellent..."

We have been using Sharpsmart for approximately 10 years in this time we have found the system to be a safe, quality product. The support provided by the team for training, advice, general support and knowledge is excellent.

Sharon Hindley, Support Services Manager

Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital


How Can Sharpsmart Help?


World-class clinically designed solutions optimised for safety and sustainbility.

Holistic classification and disposal management of all hazardous and non-hazardous pharmaceutical waste through a single provider.

Experts in regulatory compliance | We navigate the red tape for you and help you avoid fines and infringements. 

Training and education solutions to help increase staff compliance and encourage better segregation and security measures.

 

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