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Paragraph 15 Further activities to be carried out in connection with the disposal of unwanted drugsI1

England and Wales

In connection with the services provided under paragraph 13, an NHS pharmacist must—

(a)

ensure that they and any of their staff, are aware of the risks associated with the handling of waste drugs and the correct procedures to be used to minimise those risks, and

(b)

ensure that they and any of their staff have readily available and close to any place where waste drugs are stored appropriate protective equipment, including gloves, overalls and materials to deal with spillages.

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Sch. 5 para. 15 in force at 1.10.2020, see reg. 1(2)(b)