How To Host A Drug Take Back Day December 28, 2022 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal What are the benefits of a drug take back event? Did you know that in 2022, drug overdose is the leading cause of injury death in the U.S.? And the majority of those deaths are …
Why Local And Safe Drug Disposal Is Important In Rural Communities November 17, 2022 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Why Local And Safe Drug Disposal Is Important In Rural Communities Are you looking for ways to protect your community from the increasing dangers of opioid and prescription drug abuse? Whether you’re …
What Determines Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Pharmaceuticals November 02, 2022 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Pharmaceuticals are a necessary part of our society, but when they are no longer needed or have expired, it’s important to dispose of them properly. According to the EPA, the determination of what is considered hazardous pharmaceutical …
Top Reasons to Properly Secure Pharmaceutical Waste October 10, 2022 | Drug Diversion Prevention Proper medical waste deactivation and disposal is an accepted practice that’s become a way of life for healthcare professionals. Hospitals, clinics, and other patient care facilities across the country place significant effort on eradicating pharmaceutical …
Ending Addiction Starts with Rx Destroyer National Opioid Awareness Day, observed on September 21, is marked to create awareness about the effects of opioid overdose and reduce the stigma associated with it. September 21, 2022 | Drug Diversion Prevention What are opioids? Opioids, according to the CDC, are Natural, synthetic, …
Importance Of Removing Liquid Meds From Syringes September 7, 2022 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal The remaining liquid meds from syringes must be disposed of properly in healthcare settings. Learn how to minimize the risks and prevent drug misuse. Importance Of Removing Liquid Meds From Syringes Did you know the leftover …
Prescription Pollution August 17, 2022 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Do you know what pharmaceuticals are in your drinking water? What Water Sources Are Drugs Found In? Pharmaceuticals in our drinking water is not a new topic or finding. A study conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey in 1999 and 2000 …
Drug Disposal Systems Keywords July 25, 2022 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Terms To Know Rx Destroyer™ not only provides education to our customers on products and services along but industry best practices as well. All industries that use pharmaceutical (drug) disposal have an established set of keywords and language …
Medication Disposal Compliance February 5, 2024 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Long Term Effects of Improper Drug Disposal Improper disposal of medications poses significant risks to human health and the environment. The ramifications of careless disposal methods are multifaceted, impacting both human health and the environment. Several key aspects highlight the …
Secure Disposal of Controlled Substances January 09, 2024 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal In our modern world, advancements in medicine have led to the development of various pharmaceuticals designed to improve health and well-being. However, the widespread use of controlled substances brings about a significant responsibility: proper disposal. Controlled substances are …
How Does Drug Scheduling Work? June 6, 2022 | Drug Scheduling The ongoing opiate epidemic has magnified the importance of discarding unused or expired drugs safely and legally, and the consequences for not doing so vary in their severity according to which “schedule” the DEA has placed a given drug. …
Rx Destroyer Can Reduce Hospital Spending May 13, 2024 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal With the complexities of hospital management, one of the significant challenges is managing drug spending effectively. Pharmaceutical costs constitute a substantial portion of hospital budgets, often posing financial strain. However, amidst this challenge lies an opportunity for …
Is Your Dry Carbon Drug Disposal System a Fire Hazard to Your Facility? May 12, 2022 | Solutions That Meet Regulations Dry vs Wet Carbon Drug Disposal Systems DEA Registrants are required to follow DEA and EPA regulations for safe drug disposal. Often, Registrants utilize chemical digestion as their DEA-approved …
DisposeRx Announces the Expansion of DisposeRx Direct at Rx Summit 2022 | DisposeRx Teams up with Rx Destroyer to extend message about medication disposal | NEWS PROVIDED BY DisposeRx, Inc.; Rx Destroyer | Mar 30, 2022, 07:52 ET | SANFORD, N.C., March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — DisposeRx, Inc. will begin offering products …
