Introduction:
Pharmaceuticals are a special product that can no longer be used after the expiration date, so there are expired medicines in the pharmacy, you can usually first contact the manufacturer (supplier) to see if it can be returned to the supplier, and then returned by the supply unit to the manufacturer, and ultimately by the manufacturer's focus on destruction. The advantage is that it reduces the pharmacy's losses. The disadvantage is that, although many companies now have the appropriate return system, but for retail stores, expired drugs can not exist in bulk, so whether it should be based on the specific needs of the supplier to return. In the case of chain stores, direct payment is handled by the general store.
Centralized treatment
Pharmacies can pay for centralized treatment to the Drug Administration. The chemical composition of some specific medicines can be very harmful to the environment. If penicillin is not handled properly, its chemical components diffuse into the air circulation, such as indoor air, can cause accidental allergies in contact with the person, or even make the life of the infected person dangerous. In addition, some powders may cause skin ulcers and infections. Therefore, it is safer for the Drug Administration to dispose of expired drugs and destroy them under its supervision and assistance.
Self-destruction
For those medicines that cannot be returned to the factory, ordinary and without chemical hazards (or chemical hazards), pharmacies can destroy them by themselves according to the nature of different medicines. For example, the tablets should be removed from the bottle or foil plate, the appropriate container and water to dissolve; oral liquids are opened, the liquid is poured into the container, and then the liquid bottle is peeled from the label and thrown into the trash. Infusions or capsules can be cut and then dissolved. Injections can only be broken up if they are in the proper container. In order to avoid illegal drug dealers to renew the packaging into circulation again, causing serious harm to the safety of people's lives.
In addition, not all drugs must be destroyed after expiration. Some medicines can be used as animal or herbal medicines after expiration, but the relevant experts must be consulted and the appropriate procedures must be implemented to avoid accidents.