[Pharmwaste] New article
Pat Frank
patriciafrank at earthlink.net
Tue Jun 19 11:24:26 EDT 2007
There's a new article about pharmaceuticals in our water supply (The
Next Drug Problem) posted on American City and County magazine's web site:
http://americancityandcounty.com/water/government_next_drug_problem/
Patricia Frank
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> 1. Out of office (Diane.Maltby at co.hennepin.mn.us)
> 2. Re: Breaking the Drug Habit (Bill Lewry)
> 3. Re: Breaking the Drug Habit (Nicole Gattas)
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> Subject:
> [Pharmwaste] Out of office
> From:
> Diane.Maltby at co.hennepin.mn.us
> Date:
> Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:04:45 -0500
> To:
> pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us
>
> To:
> pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us
>
>
> I will be out of the office starting 06/18/2007 and will not return until 06/20/2007.
>
> I will respond to your message when I return.
>
>
>
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> Subject:
> Re: [Pharmwaste] Breaking the Drug Habit
> From:
> Bill Lewry <Bill_Lewry at kcmo.org>
> Date:
> Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:26:55 -0500
> To:
> pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us
>
> To:
> pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us
>
>
> Catherine:
>
> Well said - and for those who doubt her statements - I'd give two VERY
> personal examples -
>
> 1. Hazel Whyte ( www.hazelwhyte.com ) Very active young woman -
> until one considers she severely damaged her back 18 years ago
> and was considered unlikely to ever walk again. Hazel takes no
> medications and has "beaten the odds" by positive attitude,
> willpower and hard work. I also can't tell you how old she is -
> but very certainly "middle aged" applies.
> 2. Myself - took a couple of VERY hard hits in the line of duty,
> Cyanide & Organochlorine/Organophosphahte. Multiple drugs
> prescribed from Advair to Ibuterol, through blood pressure
> medication and acid reflux (?). (BP in January - 200/115,
> resting heart around 110, this morning it was checked @ 90/54 &
> 50) - No medications involved - switched to restricted organic
> diet - unfortunately still working on the neurological damage.
>
>
> I am NOT suggesting arbitrary cessation of medication - but that often
> a balanced view is required - and one should accept responsibility for
> their own well-being instead of "requiring" the magic pill.
>
> It is interesting this discussion came today - as last night in one
> hour on NBC we noted that 62% of ALL commercials were for drugs !!!!
> Who pays for this in the end??
>
> In some countries it is illegal for a doctor to prescribe ANYTHING
> except the generic, and only by the generic name, then the pharmacies
> MUST fill the same with the CHEAPEST available..................Hmmmmm
> (Scotland for one does this - and it's at no cost to the patient at
> the point of service.....).
>
> http://www.isdscotland.org/isd/index2.jsp?p_applic=CCC&p_service=Content.show&pContentID=1&
> <http://www.isdscotland.org/isd/index2.jsp?p_applic=CCC&p_service=Content.show&pContentID=1&>
>
> Inactive hide details for Catherine Zimmer <zimme053 at umn.edu>Catherine
> Zimmer <zimme053 at umn.edu>
>
>
> * Catherine Zimmer <zimme053 at umn.edu> *
> Sent by: pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us
>
> 06/15/2007 10:34 AM
> Please respond to
> zimme053 at umn.edu
>
>
>
> To
>
> Cecilia Height <cheight at cfl.rr.com>
>
> cc
>
> pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us
>
> Subject
>
> [Pharmwaste] Breaking the Drug Habit
>
>
>
>
> Hi all,
> I agree, we need to break the drug habit--literally. Our society is SO
> dependent on pills. We, and I imagine that includes most of us on this
> listserve--I count myself--depend on drugs. Whether it be our morning
> caffeine, ibuprofen for aches, antacids, SSRI, birth control, whatever.
> Most of us are probably on multiple medications ourselves. So, I
> propose, rather than a "pill a day", how about going back to the old
> adage, of "an apple a day" (organic of course)?
>
> For example, I have recently committed myself to improving my health by
> increasing exercise and weaning myself, with my MD's permission, from
> two medications. She, by the way, knew nothing about the drugs in our
> waters. I've been experiencing some back and leg pain--from a fall down
> some steps four years ago, and rather than popping ibuprofen, I've been
> doing stretching exercises--with great results.
>
> I quit drinking coffee and although I drink tea, my caffeine pollution
> is decreased considerably. This also minimizes the need for drugs to
> quell my stomach due to coffee's acidity.
>
> When your doctor suggests prescribing a medication--how about asking if
> there is a drug free alternative? And if not, get the smallest quantity
> and smallest dose possible. One EPA toxicologist I spoke with says we
> often excrete about 90% of the drug.
>
> We need to be part of the change we seek.
>
>
> Catherine Zimmer
> Health Care Specialist
>
> Minnesota Technical Assistance Program
> University of Minnesota
> 612/624-4635, 800/247-0015
> http://www.mntap.umn.edu
>
> Helping Minnesota businesses maximize resource efficiency, prevent
> pollution and reduce costs.
>
>
>
> Cecilia Height wrote:
> >
> > Greetings,
> >
> > This came from the website Ideal Bite. The word is getting out there.
> >
> > Ideal Bite [dailytip at idealbite.com]
> >
> > Cheers ~ Cecilia Height
> >
> > / / / / / /
> >
> > */ What drug habit do we all need to break? /*
> >
> > * The Bite *
> > The habit of chucking unused medication. When we flush meds down
> > drains or send them to landfills, they make their way into rivers and
> > even drinking water. Proper disposal is just what the doctor ordered.
> >
> > * The Benefits *
> >
> > · ** Healthier aquatic ** ** life. ** More than 80% of rivers
> > recently sampled tested positive for meds like antibiotics, birth
> > control hormones, and antidepressants.
> >
> > · ** Safer drinking ** ** water. ** Trace amounts of
> > pharmaceuticals end up in our H2O because most treatment plants aren't
> > designed to filter them out.
> >
> > · ** Helping people who can't afford ** ** meds. ** Many
> > states have programs that'll take your drugs and redistribute them.
> >
> > * Personally Speaking *
> > We take in unused meds to our local pharmacies whenever we have to
> > pick up a prescription (sadly, it doesn't mean we get a discount).
> >
> > * Wanna Try? *
> >
> > · The Starfish Project
> >
> <http://www.idealbite.com/dailytip/link.php?URL=aHR0cDovL3d3dy50aGVzdGFyZmlzaHByb2plY3Qub3JnLw%3D%3D&Name=&EncryptedMemberID=MTU0NjA%3D&CampaignID=1&CampaignStatisticsID=326&Demo=0&Email=cheight@cfl.rr.com
> <http://www.idealbite.com/dailytip/link.php?URL=aHR0cDovL3d3dy50aGVzdGFyZmlzaHByb2plY3Qub3JnLw%3D%3D&Name=&EncryptedMemberID=MTU0NjA%3D&CampaignID=1&CampaignStatisticsID=326&Demo=0&Email=cheight@cfl.rr.com>>
>
> > - takes donations of certain meds by mail and distributes them to
> > people in Africa .
> >
> > · Earth911
> >
> <http://www.idealbite.com/dailytip/link.php?URL=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5lYXJ0aDkxMS5vcmcvbWFzdGVyLmFzcD9zPWxzJmFtcDtjYXQ9OSZhbXA7c2VydmljZWlkPTE5MyZhbXA7dHlwZT0tMQ%3D%3D&Name=&EncryptedMemberID=MTU0NjA%3D&CampaignID=1&CampaignStatisticsID=326&Demo=0&Email=cheight@cfl.rr.com
> <http://www.idealbite.com/dailytip/link.php?URL=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5lYXJ0aDkxMS5vcmcvbWFzdGVyLmFzcD9zPWxzJmFtcDtjYXQ9OSZhbXA7c2VydmljZWlkPTE5MyZhbXA7dHlwZT0tMQ%3D%3D&Name=&EncryptedMemberID=MTU0NjA%3D&CampaignID=1&CampaignStatisticsID=326&Demo=0&Email=cheight@cfl.rr.com>>
>
> > - enter your zip to find nearby drop sites for unused pills.
> >
> > · Drug Repository Programs - check with your local Department
> > of Health or Board of Pharmacy.
> >
> > · Pharmacies - many pharmacies, such as Rite Aid, have safe
> > drug disposal programs; check with yours.
> >
> >
> >
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> Subject:
> Re: [Pharmwaste] Breaking the Drug Habit
> From:
> Nicole Gattas <nmpeterse at yahoo.com>
> Date:
> Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:09:38 -0700 (PDT)
> To:
> Bill Lewry <Bill_Lewry at kcmo.org>, pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us
>
> To:
> Bill Lewry <Bill_Lewry at kcmo.org>, pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us
>
>
> As a pharmacist, I'll say that I know that lifestyle changes can work,
> but generally getting people to make those changes is a hefty feat. I
> can also say medications work when taken appropriately, but they need
> to be taken consistently in most cases (adherence issues leading to
> more unnecessary waste)... In the medication take back program we're
> developing, RxMEDS, we are also going to try to see if we notice
> trends of patient needing to disponse of medications because their
> insurance companies are requiring or incentivizing the patient to fill
> a 90 day supply at a time. When they stop taking it on their
> own, don't finish it, or the physician changes their dose/med, they
> don't know what to do with the drugs they have left laying around
> their homes.
>
> Nicole Gattas, PharmD, BCPS
> Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator
> Schnucks Pharmacy
>
>
> */Bill Lewry <Bill_Lewry at kcmo.org>/* wrote:
>
> Catherine:
>
> Well said - and for those who doubt her statements - I'd give two
> VERY personal examples -
>
> 1. Hazel Whyte ( www.hazelwhyte.com ) Very active young woman -
> until one considers she severely damaged her back 18 years
> ago and was considered unlikely to ever walk again. Hazel
> takes no medications and has "beaten the odds" by positive
> attitude, willpower and hard work. I also can't tell you how
> old she is - but very certainly "middle aged" applies.
> 2. Myself - took a couple of VERY hard hits in the line of
> duty, Cyanide & Organochlorine/Organophosphahte. Multiple
> drugs prescribed from Advair to Ibuterol, through blood
> pressure medication and acid reflux (?). (BP in January -
> 200/115, resting heart around 110, this morning it was
> checked @ 90/54 & 50) - No medications involved - switched
> to restricted organic diet - unfortunately still working on
> the neurological damage.
>
>
> I am NOT suggesting arbitrary cessation of medication - but that
> often a balanced view is required - and one should accept
> responsibility for their own well-being instead of "requiring" the
> magic pill.
>
> It is interesting this discussion came today - as last night in
> one hour on NBC we noted that 62% of ALL commercials were for
> drugs !!!! Who pays for this in the end??
>
> In some countries it is illegal for a doctor to prescribe ANYTHING
> except the generic, and only by the generic name, then the
> pharmacies MUST fill the same with the CHEAPEST
> available..................Hmmmmm (Scotland for one does this -
> and it's at no cost to the patient at the point of service.....).
>
> http://www.isdscotland.org/isd/index2.jsp?p_applic=CCC&p_service=Content.show&pContentID=1&
> <http://www.isdscotland.org/isd/index2.jsp?p_applic=CCC&p_service=Content.show&pContentID=1&>
>
> Inactive hide details for Catherine Zimmer
> <zimme053 at umn.edu>Catherine Zimmer <zimme053 at umn.edu>
>
>
> * Catherine Zimmer <zimme053 at umn.edu> *
> Sent by:
> pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us
> 06/15/2007 10:34 AM
> Please respond to
> zimme053 at umn.edu
>
>
>
> To
>
> Cecilia Height <cheight at cfl.rr.com>
>
> cc
>
> pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us
>
> Subject
>
> [Pharmwaste] Breaking the Drug Habit
>
>
>
>
> Hi all,
> I agree, we need to break the drug habit--literally. Our society
> is SO
> dependent on pills. We, and I imagine that includes most of us on
> this
> listserve--I count myself--depend on drugs. Whether it be our
> morning
> caffeine, ibuprofen for aches, antacids, SSRI, birth control,
> whatever.
> Most of us are probably on multiple medications ourselves. So, I
> propose, rather than a "pill a day", how about going back to the old
> adage, of "an apple a day" (organic of course)?
>
> For example, I have recently committed myself to improving my
> health by
> increasing exercise and weaning myself, with my MD's permission, from
> two medications. She, by the way, knew nothing about the drugs in
> our
> waters. I've been experiencing some back and leg pain--from a
> fall down
> some steps four years ago, and rather than popping ibuprofen, I've
> been
> doing stretching exercises--with great results.
>
> I quit drinking coffee and although I drink tea, my caffeine
> pollution
> is decreased considerably. This also minimizes the need for drugs to
> quell my stomach due to coffee's acidity.
>
> When your doctor suggests prescribing a medication--how about
> asking if
> there is a drug free alternative? And if not, get the smallest
> quantity
> and smallest dose possible. One EPA toxicologist I spoke with
> says we
> often excrete about 90% of the drug.
>
> We need to be part of the change we seek.
>
>
> Catherine Zimmer
> Health Care Specialist
>
> Minnesota Technical Assistance Program
> University of Minnesota
> 612/624-4635, 800/247-0015
> http://www.mntap.umn.edu <http://www.mntap.umn.edu/>
>
> Helping Minnesota businesses maximize resource efficiency, prevent
> pollution and reduce costs.
>
>
>
> Cecilia Height wrote:
> >
> > Greetings,
> >
> > This came from the website Ideal Bite. The word is getting out
> there.
> >
> > Ideal Bite [dailytip at idealbite.com]
> >
> > Cheers ~ Cecilia Height
> >
> > / / / / / /
> >
> > */ What drug habit do we all need to break? /*
> >
> > * The Bite *
> > The habit of chucking unused medication. When we flush meds down
> > drains or send them to landfills, they make their way into
> rivers and
> > even drinking water. Proper disposal is just what the doctor
> ordered.
> >
> > * The Benefits *
> >
> > · ** Healthier aquatic ** ** life. ** More than 80% of
> rivers
> > recently sampled tested positive for meds like antibiotics, birth
> > control hormones, and antidepressants.
> >
> > · ** Safer drinking ** ** water. ** Trace amounts of
> > pharmaceuticals end up in our H2O because most treatment plants
> aren't
> > designed to filter them out.
> >
> > · ** Helping people who can't afford ** ** meds. ** Many
> > states have programs that'll take your drugs and redistribute them.
> >
> > * Personally Speaking *
> > We take in unused meds to our local pharmacies whenever we have to
> > pick up a prescription (sadly, it doesn't mean we get a discount).
> >
> > * Wanna Try? *
> >
> > · The Starfish Project
> >
> <http://www.idealbite.com/dailytip/link.php?URL=aHR0cDovL3d3dy50aGVzdGFyZmlzaHByb2plY3Qub3JnLw%3D%3D&Name=&EncryptedMemberID=MTU0NjA%3D&CampaignID=1&CampaignStatisticsID=326&Demo=0&Email=cheight@cfl.rr.com
> <http://www.idealbite.com/dailytip/link.php?URL=aHR0cDovL3d3dy50aGVzdGFyZmlzaHByb2plY3Qub3JnLw%3D%3D&Name=&EncryptedMemberID=MTU0NjA%3D&CampaignID=1&CampaignStatisticsID=326&Demo=0&Email=cheight@cfl.rr.com>>
>
> > - takes donations of certain meds by mail and distributes them to
> > people in Africa .
> >
> > · Earth911
> >
> <http://www.idealbite.com/dailytip/link.php?URL=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5lYXJ0aDkxMS5vcmcvbWFzdGVyLmFzcD9zPWxzJmFtcDtjYXQ9OSZhbXA7c2VydmljZWlkPTE5MyZhbXA7dHlwZT0tMQ%3D%3D&Name=&EncryptedMemberID=MTU0NjA%3D&CampaignID=1&CampaignStatisticsID=326&Demo=0&Email=cheight@cfl.rr.com
> <http://www.idealbite.com/dailytip/link.php?URL=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5lYXJ0aDkxMS5vcmcvbWFzdGVyLmFzcD9zPWxzJmFtcDtjYXQ9OSZhbXA7c2VydmljZWlkPTE5MyZhbXA7dHlwZT0tMQ%3D%3D&Name=&EncryptedMemberID=MTU0NjA%3D&CampaignID=1&CampaignStatisticsID=326&Demo=0&Email=cheight@cfl.rr.com>>
>
> > - enter your zip to find nearby drop sites for unused pills.
> >
> > · Drug Repository Programs - check with your local
> Department
> > of Health or Board of Pharmacy.
> >
> > · Pharmacies - many pharmacies, such as Rite Aid, have safe
> > drug disposal programs; check with yours.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
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