[Pharmwaste] EPA Eyes Unused Pharmaceuticals

[Jeff Hollar]

Sorry for any cross postings.

 

BETHESDA, MD 28 January 2010-Health care facilities can expect the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by October to release a set of best
practices for managing excess, expired, and unwanted pharmaceuticals.

 

Full story at:
http://www.ashp.org/import/news/HealthSystemPharmacyNews/newsarticle.aspx?id
=3263

 

I am looking forward to reading this report and am curious as to the impact
it will have on the healthcare industry.  Public comments are due by
February 26th.

 

Jeff Hollar

President

 

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