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Pharmaceutical Waste in Long Term Care

Senior care nurses have busy workdays caring for elderly residents and maintaining proper records.  Maintaining a proper chain of custody of pharmaceuticals, especially controlled substances, is one of the most important tasks of nurses in any environment, including long term care (LTC).  It is critical to dispose of pharmaceuticals properly …

Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal

The DEA and Controlled Substance Waste

The Drug Enforcement Administration, DEA, is responsible for governing the regulations related to controlled substance (CS) disposal by ultimate users and registrants.  21 Code of Federal Regulations, CFR, outlines the rules for compliant CS waste procedures in 21 CFR Parts: 1300, 1301, 1304, 1305,1307, and 1317.  Institutions both public and …

Controlled Substance Disposal Compliance

CS Chain of Custody: Ensuring That Waste Is Not the Weakest Link

Healthcare providers are faced with unique challenges when it comes to handling and disposing of pharmaceutical waste. Nurses and healthcare workers handling controlled substances have responsibilities under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) including maintaining a properly documented chain of custody.  The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is tasked with enforcing the …

Controlled Substance Disposal Compliance

CS Waste in Narcotic Treatment Programs

Controlled substances (CS) used in health care systems and narcotic treatment programs pose a serious risk for drug diversion.  CS diversion causes harm to the diverter and raises serious liability issues to the organization which can face significant fines for noncompliance to DEA drug disposal regulations.  Drug diversion leads to …

Drug Diversion Prevention

Medication Diversion in Correctional Facilities

Medication Diversion in Correctional Facilities August 7, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Medication diversion in correctional facilities has become a significant concern, contributing to the overall opioid epidemic in the United States. With opioid overdose on the rise, it is crucial to address the issue of diversion within jails and …

Drug Diversion Prevention

Pharmaceutical Industry Compliance, Diversion Investigations, and Litigation

Summary: GTC Consulting CEO Ben Mink joins us on this episode of the Pharmacy Podcast Nation to discussion Pharmaceutical Industry Compliance, Diversion Investigations, and Litigation Support sponsored by Rx Destroyer ™ which provides turnkey solutions for pharmaceutical waste disposal to a wide range of industries and facility types.

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Rx Destroyer™ Partners with GTC Consulting for DEA Compliance

Total Turnkey Solutions for DEA Compliant Drug Disposal   Download PDF     Burlington, WI- Sep 1, 2020- PressWire C2R Global Manufacturing, Inc announces their alliance with GTC Consulting, bringing a new level of support for DEA compliant drug disposal systems. GTC Consulting aligns with C2R Global Manufacturing, Inc. commitment …

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Proper Drug Disposal: Pennsylvania’s Attorney General’s Offices Alan McGill – PPN Episode 938

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Alan McGill is a senior supervisory special agent at the Attorney General’s Office in Pennsylvania, but he started in the Bureau of Narcotic Investigations. He spent 10 years doing undercover work which consisted of getting to know people and buying various drugs off the street. Now he educates health associates and organizations in Pennsylvania on how medications are diverted out of their facility. He then trains them how to prevent that type of diversion as well as safe drug storage and disposal.

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Proper Drug Disposal is Paramount: Rx Destroyer Podcast – PPN Episode 881

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Listen in with Dr.Frank Breve, PharmD, MBA, President and CEO at Opioid Consulting Educational Solutions, as he covers Medication Disposal Best Practices. There is a lot of pressure on pharmacists to get medications out to patients but not enough on the severity of consequences if not disposed of properly.

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40 CFR and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

40 CFR and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act September 6, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Over the past couple of decades, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been raising awareness about the presence of pharmaceuticals in our drinking water and the need for proper disposal. Pharmacies and hospitals often …

40 CFR Regulations

What Is Considered Non-Regulated Pharmaceutical Waste?

What is Considered Non-Regulated Pharmaceutical Waste? November 13, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal What is Pharmaceutical Waste? Pharmaceutical waste refers to any unused, expired, or contaminated medications that need to be properly disposed of to prevent harm to the environment and ensure public safety. It includes various types of pharmaceutical …

Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal

The Major types of Medical Waste You Should Be Aware of

The Major types of Medical Waste You Should Be Aware of October 19, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal The Major types of Medical Waste You Should Be Aware of The proper disposal of medical waste poses significant challenges for healthcare providers today. It is crucial to meet federal regulations, ensure …

Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal