[Pharmwaste] RE: Pharmwaste Digest, Vol 3, Issue 12

[Charlotte A. Smith]

Hello! There is a movement afoot to get DEA to change the regulations to
enable reverse distributors to be able to accept controlled substances
from consumer via the mail. This already happens to some extent with
product recalls. Some of the reverse distributors, such as Capital
Returns, are researching this approach. Consumers could receive mailback
instructions when they pick up their prescriptions at the pharmacy. Once
the DEA hurdle is overcome, funding is the next challenge. Product
stewardship would seem a logical choice, since reverse distributors
could document which drug company manufactured the drug if it was in the
original container and a chargeback could be issued. Original
containment will not always be the case but could account for a majority
of the returns. Otherwise we still haven't solved the issue of
controlled substances being diverted, involved in poisonings, and
entering the ecosystem. 

 

Charlotte A. Smith, R. Ph., M.S., HEM

President

PharmEcology Associates, LLC

200 S. Executive Drive, Suite 101

Brookfield, WI 53005

262-814-2635

Fax: 414-479-9941

csmith at pharmecology.com

www.pharmecology.com

H2E Champion for Change Award 2004

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From: pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us
[mailto:pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us] On Behalf Of Lucy
Doroshko
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 3:44 PM
To: Andria Ventura; pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us
Subject: [Pharmwaste] RE: Pharmwaste Digest, Vol 3, Issue 12

 

I know that DEA is becoming more aware of this problem and the fact that
so many community programs are being asked by residents to manage their
waste pharmaceuticals.  I like your idea, Andria.  What about different
colored containers (dayglo purple or some such) so that patients would
remember that the drug is a controlled substance?  I already know the
negative part of that idea ... then the criminal element would more
easily be able to identify discarded medication in the trash.  But, has
the idea of different colored containers for controlled substances been
put forth?

 

Lucy Doroshko, Recycling Specialist
Pollution Prevention and Compliance Assistance Section
MDEQ Environmental Science and Services Division
525 W. Allegan, One North
PO Box 30457
Lansing, MI  48909-7957
517/373-1322
FAX:  517/241-0858
doroshkl at michigan.gov

 

Check the DEQ Recycling Website at www.michigan.gov/deqrecycling


>>> "Andria Ventura" <aventura at cleanwater.org> 1/30/2006 4:40 PM >>>

Regarding the issue of controlled substances, would it be possible to
institute a policy requiring pharmacists to inform patients that a
prescription is controlled, and therefore, not acceptable for drop off
later
on when they dispense the drug?

Andria Ventura
Clean Water Action

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