Norms soon on disposing of expired medicines

The document is in the final stages of completion. It will include procedures to be followed for disposal, collection, storage and transportation of expired and unused drugs. Improper disposal of medications that have crossed the expiry date mentioned on the label or not used by the individual for whom they were prescribed and purchased may be hazardous to public health, animal health and environment, officials said.

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