[Pharmwaste] DEA proposed rules published

Gilliam, Allen GILLIAM at adeq.state.ar.us
Thu Dec 20 17:05:22 EST 2012


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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Scott Cassel
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Product Stewardship Institute, Inc.
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From: Ed Gottlieb [mailto:egottlieb at cityofithaca.org]
Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2012 9:58 AM
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Cc: pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us
Subject: DEA rules to be published tomorrow

Hi All,

The Pharmwaste Listserv is not posting at the moment.  I grabbed your email from a recent posting so at least some of the list could get this timely news.  Please pass it on to your contacts!

Ed

A congressional staffer let me know yesterday:

"the DEA has drafted a comprehensive Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to implement the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010.  The White House Office of Management and Budget concluded its review on December 14, 2012, and publication is anticipated on Friday this week.  The draft NPRM proposes a variety of disposal options for how ultimate users may return controlled substances for the purpose of disposal. I do not know for sure, but I assume that these will be published as proposed rules with an opportunity for comment."

Assuming there is an opportunity to comment, I would like to suggest that we use this Listserv to share our thoughts on the proposed rules.  Having others perspectives would help me craft better comments.  It could turn out that the DEA did a great job and all I will need to say is, "well done".  I will certainly say that about as many parts as I can, to balance the suggested changes I will likely submit.

Ed Gottlieb
Chair, Coalition for Safe Medication Disposal
Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator
Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility
525 3rd Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 273-8381
fax: (607) 273-8433

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