[Pharmwaste] The Drug Take-Back Network

Mon Jan 11 18:08:12 EST 2010

As I recall Charlotte Smith was explicitly reviewing that and may have a
summary available. 

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[mailto:pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us] On Behalf Of Leah Ann
Lamb
Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 1:25 PM
To: Allen Gilliam; Laurie' 'Tenace; 'Pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us'
Cc: 'Matthew C. Mireles'
Subject: [Pharmwaste] The Drug Take-Back Network

Another resources is "The Drug Take-Back Network" webpage created by the
Product Stewardship Institute at: http://www.takebacknetwork.com/

>>> "Gilliam, Allen" <GILLIAM at adeq.state.ar.us> 1/11/2010 11:05 AM >>>
Seems someone should have started a repository outlining what individual
states around the nation were (or weren't) allowing (via legislation,
regs or policy) as proper disposal.  And another repository what each
individual state require/recommended for proper disposal.

The few bills I've seen something on were from: WA, FL, ME, CA, IL, our
111th Congress' HBs 1191 & 1359.

Dr. Mireles, through his Community Medical Foundation for Patient Safety
(http://www.communityofcompetence.com/) should have the most
comprehensive listing of take-back, return and other innovative programs
nationwide.  Can't find it on their website, but it seems the map he
showed last August had pharmaceutical disposal programs bunched up in
the NE (Gressitt territory), all over CA, WA, a good smattering around
WI, IN, IL and the Great Leaks area.

Is someone "out there" putting together a repository to answer question
like yours?  We've created the problem, "Don't flush!", but can't
provide the quick answers.  I've had several calls like this.  Our state
just marqueed our 2nd take-back program, but if transportation/travel
time is a problem, all I can answer is the kitty litter/coffee
grounds/trash it practice.  A national "proper disposal" repository
should be in every one of our hands.

Allen g

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[mailto:pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us] On Behalf Of Tenace,
Laurie
Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 2:03 PM
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Subject: [Pharmwaste] need a contact in Maryland

Is there someone on the list serve from Maryland who can talk to someone
about how to dispose of drugs from a deceased relative? If so, please
contact me for the contact information -
Thanks very much!
Laurie

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