Pharmaceutical waste management
Pharmaceuticals, driven by both drug development and our
aging population, is creating a corresponding increase in the amount of
pharmaceutical waste generated. Pharmaceutical waste management is not one single waste stream, but many
distinct waste streams that reflect the complexity and diversity of the
chemicals that comprise pharmaceuticals. Pharmaceutical waste can not be
disposed of in the usual way. Special care and precautions must be taken when
handling and disposing of pharmaceutical waste due to its dangerous nature. If
your pharmaceutical waste is not disposed of appropriately, the effects can be
devastating, not only for the public and the environment but for your business.
Pharmaceutical waste is quite hazardous. It is far different from regular waste
and therefore special measures are required to dispose of it properly. It is a
combination of different types of wastes that are generated in a medical
facility. In most hospitals, this waste is usually drained with the exception
of certain agents, which require being put into a waste incinerator. The proper
disposal of pharmaceutical waste is of such great importance that there have
been strict laws passed for it. Hazardous pharmaceutical waste is a growing concern
for all types of healthcare facilities, including pharmacies, hospitals, and
clinics. It isn’t limited to expired pharmaceuticals, either; vials and bags
containing trace quantities of toxic substances, protective gear, spilled
liquids and pills, and even packaging can be classified as pharmaceutical
waste.
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