The National Health Service (Pharmaceutical and Local Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 2013 No. 349

SCHEDULE 4 U.K. Terms of service of NHS pharmacists

PART 2 U.K. Essential services

Further activities to be carried out in connection with the disposal of unwanted drugs U.K.

15.  In connection with the services provided under paragraph 13, an NHS pharmacist (P) must—

(a) ensure that P (including P's staff) is 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 P (including P's staff) has readily available, and close to any place where waste drugs are stored, appropriate protective equipment, including gloves, overalls and materials to deal with spillages.