Disposal of prescribed substance by authorised disposer
75 Disposal of prescribed substance by authorised disposer
This section applies if a prescribed substance, or any unused or remaining prescribed substance, is given to an authorised disposer by the contact person for a patient.
The authorised disposer is authorised to —
possess the prescribed substance for the purpose of disposing of it; and
dispose of the prescribed substance.
The authorised disposer must dispose of the prescribed substance as soon as practicable after receiving it.
In disposing of the prescribed substance, the authorised disposer must comply with any requirements of the Medicines and Poisons Act 2014 that apply to the disposal.
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