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's specialist waste bins, bags and wheelie bins.

Sharps Disposal

Prevent sharps injuries to staff and patients using our safe and easy to use range of sharps storage containers.

Pharmaceutical Waste

Effectively store and dispose of waste medicines which are no longer required 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 Hygiene

Maintain safe levels of hand hygiene as a first line of defense against the spread of illness using our specialist Steri 7 range.

Medical Supplies

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

Contact Us

Why Initial

Find out more about who we are and how we can help.

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 Onsite Survey

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

Service promise

1. Contact

Trusted, local consultants
Enquiries returned within 24 hours

2. Survey

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

Free survey from a specialist Medical consultant
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.

Appointment scheduled at a time to suit you
Specialist guidance on how to use and manage our containers
Minimal disruption to your practice

4. Service

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

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