Avoid waste, save money-recycling matters in hospital pharmacy practice

摘要

THE logistics of managing returned unused, unsold or damaged goods back into the supply chain and the associated activities of handling, consolidation and disposal of such products is becoming of increasing interest in reducing costs and maximising efficiencies.1 Within hospital pharmacy as part of the larger NHS, there is a strong emphasis on contributing to efficiency targets through reductions in waste and drug spending, as well as better practices.2 NHS Supply Chain asserts that it is committed to a sustainable future by meeting the objectives of improving energy efficiencies, reducing emissions and pollutions, increasing recycling and reducing use of natural resources. The operations strategy within NHS Supply Chain is the specific decisions and actions that play a key role in achieving these objectives.