Discussion on the disposal methods and expiration extending strategy of expired drug in China
- VernacularTitle:我国过期药品处置方式及有效期延长策略的探讨
- Author:
Chang YIN
1
,
2
;
Hongjie SONG
2
;
Feng YU
1
;
Zhuo WANG
2
Author Information
1. School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy，China Pharmaceutical University，Nanjing 211198，China
2. Dept. of Pharmacy，the First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University，Shanghai 200433，China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
expired drug;
expiration;
extending strategy;
disposal;
resource
- From:
China Pharmacy
2023;34(7):780-783
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
China produces about 15 000 tons of expired drugs every year. Standardized destruction of expired drugs consumes a large number of secondary costs， causing huge economic losses. Improper handling will also lead to serious environmental pollution， endanger national health and even endanger public safety. This paper analyzes the hazards， sources and disposal methods， and research status of expired drugs， introduces the Shelf-Life Extension Program of United States， and put forward feasible measures for the recovery， integration and reuse of expired drugs. It is suggested to construct a scientific and reasonable recovery and disposal system of expired drugs in combination with the actual situation in China， explore the strategy of extending the expiration of drugs， and greatly reduce the waste of drug resources.
