Reverse logistics system
Pharmaceutical distribution companies play an essential role in the SIGRE system by providing the technical and human resources necessary for the collection, transport and custody of empty or leftover medicine containers that citizens have deposited at the Punto SIGRE of the pharmacy.
Through this reverse logistics system, the same distributors in charge of taking the new medicines to pharmacies are responsible for collecting the waste, taking advantage of the same journey.
Thus, the removal of the bags from the Punto SIGRE is the responsibility of the pharmaceutical distribution. The pharmacist requests their withdrawal to the delivery person of his usual distributor, who will be responsible for replacing a new bag.
Thanks to this innovative system, pharmaceutical control and traceability of this waste is guaranteed, also saving the emission of CO2 into the atmosphere, one of the main gases causing climate change and the greenhouse effect.