[Pharmwaste] Disposal of Medicine in Antique Bottles

[Catherine Zimmer]

Hi Amy and all,
I would suggest inquiring to the university’s environmental health and safety office to identify and/or suggest proper management for disposal of the materials in the bottles.  However, if possible, I would suggest trying to save the empty bottles themselves for their historic value.  

Very truly yours,
Catherine Zimmer, MS, BSMT
Industry Leader, Environment of Care
PSC Healthcare Services
www.pscnow.com
catherine.zimmer at pscnow.com


From: Matthew C. Mireles 
Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 4:17 PM
To: Tiemeier,Amy ; pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us 
Subject: Re: [Pharmwaste] Disposal of Medicine in Antique Bottles

Amy, 

All universities have environmental and safety office with trained and certified technicians to handle chemical, radioactive and unknown environmental risk materials.  They have proper procedures to remove the bottles and dispose of them properly.  My guess is that those bottles may contain acetone, ether and possibly mercury.  Do not allow anyone to handle the bottles except those on the campus, who are trained.



Matthew Mireles







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  From: "Tiemeier, Amy" 
  Sent: Oct 10, 2011 3:43 PM 
  To: "pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us" 
  Subject: [Pharmwaste] Disposal of Medicine in Antique Bottles 


  List Serve Members,

   

  I have been contacted by a librarian from a university medical library regarding some antique bottles that they have. The bottles and prescription vials that they have are from the early 1900s and have some leftover medication in them. She was inquiring how they should dispose of the contents and whether or not those substances would need to be kept for any future use. If anyone has any input or experience with this, please let me know.

   

  Thanks!

  Amy

   

  Amy Tiemeier, Pharm.D., BCPS

  Associate Director of Experiential Education

  Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice

   



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  TEL: 314.446.8554 FAX: 314.446.8386

   

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