Spatial analysis of a case of reverse logistics of medicines in community pharmacies in Brazil - a preliminary study

• Published in: Pharmacy practice : official journal of the GRIPP (Global Research Institute of Pharmacy Practice) Vol. 21; no. 4; pp. 1 - 5
• Main Authors: Martins Oliveira, Camila, Pantoja Moreira de Sena, Maria, Sales, Clarisse Andrade, Paula dos Santos Capim, Leiliane de, Nunes Cardoso Mello, Amanda Gabryelle, Fernandes Vieira, Jose Luiz, Mares Azevedo Ribeiro, Carolina Heitmann, Pereira de Sena, Luann Wendel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: community pharmacy; medicines; reverse logistics

Background: The reverse logistics of medicines consists of the logistical procedure of collection, transport, storage, treatment and final disposal of post-consumer or expired waste. Medicines can be toxic to the environment and affect the health of citizens of the territory. Community pharmacies, a...