[Pharmwaste] Unwanted med collection event--Boy Scout Eagleproject

[Matthew C. Mireles]

Law enforcement is required ONLY for controlled substances.  The chain of custody (including completion of FORM DEA-41) applies to ONLY controlled substances.  DEA provides an exemption to all law enforcement (sheriff, state trooper, constable, US Custom, FBI, deputized citizens, etc...NOT firemen, EMS, non-law enforcement security guards, etc.) to receive and destroy controlled substances.  Refer to 21 CFR Part 1300, Section 1301.24: Exemption of Law Enforcement Officials.  Consider collecting ONLY non-controlled drugs.

One important issue about unused and expired medicines is "pharming" among teens.  I highly recommend the Eagle Scout candidate to consider adding a health education/health promotion about the dangers of "pharming".  The National Center for Patient Education and Information (NCPIE at www.ncpie.org) has materials for young leaders (influencers) to increase awareness of the dangers of pharming.  Just an added value idea for Eagle Scout badge.

We had an unfortunate near-fatal case with a Boy Scout who was experimenting (pharming) his parents' medicines.  


Matthew Mireles


-----Original Message-----
>From: Nancy  Busen <NBusen at bentonvillear.com>
>Sent: Apr 19, 2010 10:56 AM
>To: Susan Zabo <SusanZ at ohanet.org>, sfmeier at aol.com, pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us
>Subject: RE: [Pharmwaste] Unwanted med collection event--Boy Scout Eagleproject
>
>This is what we were told when starting our Pharm Waste program.
>
>The pharmaceutical waste must be accompanied by law enforcement to the
>destination for destruction and a chain of custody signed indicating
>that the officer observed the contents were put into the incinerator.
>
>I assume that an off duty officer could volunteer his/her time to reduce
>costs. 
>
>Nancy Busen
>Bentonville, AR
> 
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us
>[mailto:pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us] On Behalf Of Susan
>Zabo
>Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 9:45 AM
>To: sfmeier at aol.com; pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us
>Subject: RE: [Pharmwaste] Unwanted med collection event--Boy Scout
>Eagleproject
>
>I am not sure, but I have been trying to come up with away to help this
>Scout, but was advised by an attorney on staff to ask this, does anyone
>have any opinions.
>
>I suggest you alert the assistant SM to the DEA requirement, hazardous
>waste regulatory aspects (fines and prison), and probably other
>obstacles to his proposal.  E.g., if he or the troop rents a truck, my
>legal opinion is that he/they have taken possession of the hazardous
>waste and will be illegally managing it including transporting it
>without proper manifest, container, etc.
>
>Susan Zabo
>Ohio Hospital Association
>Pollution Prevention Coordinator Consultant
>614.738.2186
>
>http://www.ohanet.org/Issue/Environmental%20Protection
>________________________________
>From: pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us
>[pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us] On Behalf Of sfmeier at aol.com
>[sfmeier at aol.com]
>Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2010 6:35 AM
>To: pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us
>Subject: [Pharmwaste] Unwanted med collection event--Boy Scout Eagle
>project
>
>We have a Boy Scout that would like to hold an unwanted med. collection
>event in the fall in Ashtabula County in Northeast Ohio for his Eagle
>project.  He has recruited pharmacists, law enforcement officials, a
>troop full of volunteers, and has found a host of "how to hold an event"
>guidelines online but has run into one roadblock -- disposing of the
>meds.  A local hospital told us it could cost us a thousand dollars if
>he has a successful event. (that's a lot of car washes).  Covanta will
>do it for free if we rent a truck and deliver it to their plant in
>Niagara Falls. (not very eco-friendly and will a rent-a-truck company
>let us transport meds across state in their trucks?).
>
>We're looking for suggestions and/or help for this scout for what I
>think could be a very worthwhile project.   His plans include
>public-education on this topic with handouts so the opportunity for a
>sponsorship is there.
>
>Thanks for your help,
>Steve Meier, Asst Scoutmaster Troop 383, Mentor OH
>
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