Guidelines for safe disposal of unwanted pharmaceuticals in and after emergencies (WCC - ECHO - ICRC - IFRC - FIP - ISWA - MSF - UNHCR - Oxfam - PSF - UNICEF - UNDP - WHO/EDM, 1999, 36 p.): 1. Introduction: 1.7 Steps to be taken: Disposal

Guidelines for safe disposal of unwanted pharmaceuticals in and after emergencies (WCC - ECHO - ICRC - IFRC - FIP - ISWA - MSF - UNHCR - Oxfam - PSF - UNICEF - UNDP - WHO/EDM, 1999, 36 p.)

1. Introduction

1.7 Steps to be taken

		(introductory text...)
		Decision
		Approval
		Planning
		Forming work teams
		Health and safety of work teams
		Sorting
		Disposal
		Security

Disposal

Disposal options vary considerably between situations, and the ideal solution may not be feasible. The aim of these guidelines is to propose the simplest, safest and most practical alternatives.