Optometrists & Eye Clinics

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Optometrists & Eye Clinics

Optometrists and Eye Clinics produce a wide variety of waste, including pharmaceutical, cytotoxic, offensive and clinical waste streams. Initial Medical are here to help you identify and dispose of these waste streams in the most appropriate way in alignment with your Duty of Care.

We can help you correctly dispose of all types of healthcare waste that you may produce, including any used or expired pharmaceuticals, minims, chloramphenicol eye drops, tonometer probes, sharps and soft clinical waste. Contact one of our experts now to find out more.

Services we can help you with

Clinical Waste

Ensure the safe and compliant storage of clinical waste with Initial Medical's specialist waste bins, bags and wheelie bins.

Sharps Bins

UN-approved, colour-coded sharps bins to ensure waste is segregated correctly before collection

Pharmaceutical Waste

Effectively store and dispose of waste medicines that you no longer require with our pharmaceutical waste bins.

Surface Hygiene

Prevent cross contamination by using our surface hygiene infection control products to protect your staff, patients and business.

Hand Care

Maintain safe levels of hand hygiene as a first line of defense against the spread of illness using our Signature and Steri-7 ranges.

Medical Supplies

Our extensive range of medical supplies includes gloves, couch roll, cleaning products and personal protective equipment.

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Lateral flow test disposal

Make sure you have made the necessary arrangements to safely dispose of lateral flow tests carried out in your practice, as well as the accompanying used PPE. We will help you remain compliant with evolving government regulations.

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Coronavirus Testing and Waste Disposal

Initial Medical will support your practice with the disposal of waste contaminated or potentially contaminated with Coronavirus. This includes waste associated with the Coronavirus testing programme employed by your practice.

Disposal of Chloramphenicol Eye Drops

Did you know that chloramphenicol eye drops are classified as cytotoxic? As a result, they must be disposed of as hazardous waste into a purple lidded cytotoxic sharps box. Learn more about our sharps containers here.

Colour Coding Guide

Ensure your staff maintain confident and accurate knowledge of different waste streams with our free segregation guides.

Free Compliance Audit

Receive your free compliance audit from an Initial Medical consultant to examine your waste disposal needs and legal requirements.

Service promise

1. Contact

Trusted, local consultants
Enquiries are returned within 24 hours

2. Survey

We will visit your practice and carry out a comprehensive review of your waste management structure.

A free survey from a specialist Initial Medical consultant
A bespoke service schedule based on your needs
Full guidance on your waste legislation requirements

3. Installation

Our expert technicians will carry out a thorough installation service or provide the required containers if no installation is required.

An appointment scheduled at a time to suit you
Specialist guidance on how to use and manage your new containers
Minimal disruption to your healthcare practice

4. Service

Your local expert technician will service your waste based on your bespoke service agreement.

Hands-on support from your local Initial Medical consultant
Servicing tailored to suit your business's schedule
24/7 access to service documents through myInitial