device and method to deal with the end-of-life medicines

摘要

The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for processing medicines to be disposed of. The invention is most advantageously applicable in pharmacies and hospitals. Storage and transport of discarded medicines involve a risk of stealing and abuse, for instance. By means of the apparatus of the invention the discarded medicines may be crushed (31, 32) prior to storage and transport. The apparatus includes a pump (51), by means of which a negative pressure is produced inside the apparatus and medicine dust is prevented from drifting around the apparatus. The apparatus may also include means for removing tablets from strips and a tablet counter.