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Table 4 Methods of disposal of pharmacy wastes

From: Pharmacy practice and injection use in community pharmacies in Pokhara city, Western Nepal

Method of disposal

Number of pharmacy (%)

 

Non-infectious waste, N = 54

Non-returnable expired Medicine, N = 54

Sharp waste, N = 53

Disposable syringe with needle, N = 51

Incineration

5 (9.3)

1 (1.9)

2 (3.8)

1 (2)

Burying

3 (5.6)

5 (9.3)

13 (24.5)

3 (5.9)

Burning in the open air

17 (31.5)

11 (20.4)

6 (11.3)

7 (13.7)

Municipal dump

27 (50.0)

34 (63.0)

25 (47.2)

25 (49)

Disposal in hospital waste system

1 (1.9)

1 (1.9)

7 (13.2)

9 (17.6)

Selling to scrap purchasers (Kabadis)

-

-

-

6 (11.8)

Other

1 (1.9)

2 (3.7)

-

-