[Pharmwaste] Private Sector Medicine Disposal Via Mail

[Kernen, Brandon]

Most of you are probably aware of the envelopes for medicine disposal
that are being sold by a major drug store chain.  The envelop can be
purchased for $2.99,  filled with non-controlled prescription and OTC
medicine and less than 4 oz of liquids and then mailed to a company for
disposal.  This activity obviously needs to comply with the requirements
of the Postal Service and Federal Laws.

 

My question is this - in your state, does your state laws directly or
indirectly address this type of activity?  Are any up-front approvals
required before these envelops are sold?

 

If the envelopes specify that controlled medications are not allowed,
and the envelops that are filled with prescription medicine go by mail
to another state, do your state hazardous waste regulations or
prescription drug regulations apply?

 

Are you aware of any states that are not allowing these envelopes to be
sold in their state?  If so, why?

 

Thank you for your help

 

Brandon Kernen, PG - Supervisor, Hydrology and Conservation Program
Drinking Water and Groundwater Bureau  Phone: 603 271 0660/Fax: 603 271
0656
http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/dwgb/dwspp/index.htm &
http://nh.gov/medsafety                       

*   Save the Date:  May 10, 2011 - Annual Drinking Water Source
Protection Workshop &

*   Northeast Science Forum - Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products
and the Environment (April 27-29, 2011)
<http://www.neiwpcc.org/ppcpconference/>  

 

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