[Pharmwaste] News Alert: DEA Releases Drug Take-Back Regulations

Gilliam, Allen GILLIAM at adeq.state.ar.us
Thu Dec 20 15:07:24 EST 2012


Sorry for any cross posting...

Now's the time to make any substantive comments to the proposed rule.

Allen Gilliam
ADEQ State Pretreatment Coordinator
501.682.0625


PSI NEWS ALERT:
DEA Releases Pharmaceuticals
Take-Back Regulations



December 20, 2012



Dear Colleagues:



After nearly two years, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) today released its proposed regulations<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001rP6QCnpIScDSKFwPH8npdSgPN5VozyxREcoO0wvRENYlzSwUPgUttOm63cDeD97bidM1On8eDQ46kfO2zruQ8bmuKI0agwy6t23ih9upJoGCuFMl63dDYf57h3j7_C92F_RZaBM2o-7FXb9Gfy_mJp0vkCO5TFR4uIJaYQx_ZIFVqTKTY3eWCntX8XTOHjrfbgHlRFAJsRowV1ty5akkLToAvN0U9KMYGc3v6f5X-7Na5QBXgihjTr5Z5TfZN4264fGyZLxnpf2MjHHc2bNBfFP1uNL1_xXVuPFy4y0d-jVCBWF6wcFifDwmTMifLYEWtot3Nlf04nKNnEIWSIXiGSxvoZIk27dh64OBcVPOwQY=> to implement the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001rP6QCnpIScCBO2tUDdhll7Pbz9kymU2ev8J-YV3VuibbyyWJQMMgFT2BQQ8iUaBN43GzAQxy9ksF563o75IFrCoDpqtf61T01SJGWs2RD9rr_QBszusosLnXjj0eUNhpyshjR_j4qUlZBe2uNW173JhcXU_mvBLioBQaBo6DBnPPOjXqhpbKDucyGQDwQulAEGcjHu8o51r1p4kUpd0P2igFaTxju5V0tgXyJ-2Mgv3vrlsFOG5eI2uNtj7UECE-8WQXsJemToVZBWe6DLQqKynwAeMwrMUvuIyoOq8LVllFG80E-J3BljJmcSw5ah5vx-YbffTJLhCLHpc_0FoEJZHrv0q2RZxlAKusqxHjUgr6sgXH1YvV_bG8sXR0l3dtao7HY3wKkYo=>

These newly released DEA regulations propose:


*        allowing authorized manufacturers, distributors, reverse distributors, and retail pharmacies to administer mail-back programs and maintain collection receptacles;
*        authorizing retail pharmacies to maintain collection receptacles at long-term care facilities; and
*        reorganizing and consolidating existing regulations on disposal, including the role of reverse distributors.



Click here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001rP6QCnpIScDSKFwPH8npdSgPN5VozyxREcoO0wvRENYlzSwUPgUttOm63cDeD97bidM1On8eDQ46kfO2zruQ8bmuKI0agwy6t23ih9upJoGCuFMl63dDYf57h3j7_C92F_RZaBM2o-7FXb9Gfy_mJp0vkCO5TFR4uIJaYQx_ZIFVqTKTY3eWCntX8XTOHjrfbgHlRFAJsRowV1ty5akkLToAvN0U9KMYGc3v6f5X-7Na5QBXgihjTr5Z5TfZN4264fGyZLxnpf2MjHHc2bNBfFP1uNL1_xXVuPFy4y0d-jVCBWF6wcFifDwmTMifLYEWtot3Nlf04nKNnEIWSIXiGSxvoZIk27dh64OBcVPOwQY=> to read the complete draft rule.



This is a significant development in pharmaceuticals stewardship, and we look forward to moving the conversation forward.



Best,

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