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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