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Preventing drug interactions in patients, managing staffing issues and obtaining insurance approvals occupy most of your time. But pharmaceutical waste should also be one of…
Category: Pharmaceutical Waste
3 Tips for Managing Different Types of Medical Waste
When it comes to medical waste, properly categorizing the various types is a serious challenge. There are six medical waste classifications — biohazardous, pathological, chemotherapy,…
How to Dispose of Controlled Substances
There is a lot of confusion about the proper and legal disposal of Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) controlled substances in a clinical setting. Controlled substances…
What Is Non-Hazardous Pharmaceutical Waste and What Should You Do with It?
Non-hazardous pharmaceutical waste sounds benign enough. After all, it’s got “non-hazardous” in the name. And if it’s non-hazardous, it can be disposed of along with…
5 Things You Need to Know About Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) was written by legislators — and it shows. While the act outlines endless “don’ts,” it can be difficult…
Is Nitroglycerin Hazardous Waste?
It’s easy to get confused about the proper disposal of medicinal nitroglycerin due to the categorization of the drug. By definition, nitroglycerin is listed specifically…
Proper Disposal of Epinephrine
Proper disposal of epinephrine can be very confusing due to the categorization of the drug. By definition, epinephrine is listed specifically as hazardous waste under the…
4 Easy Steps to Organizing Your Drug Sample Closet
If yours is like most medical offices, there’s no doubt a closet full of sample medications lurking inside. These blister packs and bottles can quickly…
The DEA is Taking Back Unwanted & Expired Prescription Drugs
CALL: (800) 882-9539 or Visit: www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/ To Find a Location Near You On April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Drug Enforcement Administration…
What Are Red Medical Waste Disposal Bags Used For?
You know that red medical waste bags are specially made to contain medical or biohazardous waste. But what exactly should go in them and what…