[Pharmwaste] Household Pharmaceutical Collection Program

[Lauer, Michelle]

Hi David,
   In Delaware, we have only been able to implement one day take back
events with Law Enforcement, the Delaware Director of Controlled
Substances and DEA reps present. In fact, the DEA insisted that these
events be held in police headquarters, not in Senior Centers or
pharmacies, which was our initial preference. I actually had to appeal
to the deputy attorney general and the director of the office of
professional regulations to even get this accomplished. The Director of
the Office of Controlled Substances, in conjunction with the DEA in
Philadelphia region have many security concerns. We did collect an
estimated $250,000 worth of controlled substances at one of our events,
but had no problems. This is above and beyond the security precautions
recommended by NERC and what, I believe, is legally required. But, if
the end result is the same - diverting meds from water supplies - we are
willing to compromise. 
     Our goal is to have an ongoing, continuous return program in
pharmacies statewide. I am currently writing a summary of the events
held statewide in order to substantiate to the huge need.
Thanks,
 
Michelle Lauer, RN, MSN, BC 
Patient Care Coordinator - Psychiatry 
(302) 428-2117 or pager # 884-9440 


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[mailto:pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us] On Behalf Of David
Banas
	Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 4:19 PM
	To: pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us
	Subject: [Pharmwaste] Household Pharmaceutical Collection
Program
	
	
	I represent the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment.  The Department is considering implementing a household
pharmaceutical collection program.  I am concerned about DEA preventing
this program from going forward absent police and or pharmacist
oversight.  I know of some Colorado cities that have received mixed
messages from DEA and have apparently proceeded with collection programs
absent formal DEA approval.  
	What experience do people have with these issues?  I'd
appreciate any legal cites, examples of programs and legal problems that
have been experienced, or other anecdotes.  
	Thanks for your help,
	-David
	 
	David Banas
	Assistant Attorney General
	Natural Resources and Environment Section
	Colorado Department of Law
	1525 Sherman St.
	Denver, CO 80203
	303.866.5456
	david.banas at state.co.us
	

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