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BOE-A-2026-12712 ·12 June 2026 ·Royal Decree Medium impact
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Pharmacies to return or destroy psychoactive substances within 30 days

Royal Decree 467/2026 repeals the 1983 resolution and amends Article 7.1 of Royal Decree 726/1982, setting a 30-day period for pharmacies to return or destroy psychoactive substances in line with Law 17/1967. This change replaces the previous 1983-based regime, improving administrative efficiency and pharmaceutical waste safety.

In 2 key points

  1. Pharmacies must return or destroy narcotic and psychotropic substances within 30 days (art. 7.1 del RD 726/1982)
  2. The Resolution of 2 December 1983 on waste management is revoked (disposición final)

How it affects those involved

Pharmacies must return or destroy narcotic and psychotropic substances within 30 days of entry into force. The requirement applies to all establishments holding such medicines. Health authorities gain greater control over waste management. Compliance is mandatory with no exceptions.

Lifecycle

2026-06-12PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-07-12Into forceComes into force (disposición final)
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