According to the Ministry of the Environment, reverse logistics consists of a set of actions, procedures, and means designed to enable the collection of solid waste and its return to the business sector. In other words, reverse logistics prevents various forms of pollution.
In the pharmaceutical industry, the term means that home medicines rejected by consumers will be returned to their production and distribution chain for environmentally appropriate final disposal.
According to Decree No. 10,388/2020, which regulates the National Solid Waste Policy (PNRS), expired or unused household medicines must be left at pharmacies with collection bins.
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