[Pharmwaste] RE: question about hospitals in DEA rules

[Ed Gottlieb]

Deb,
 
You pose an interesting question.  If Charlotte's understanding is
correct, then why not directly address DEA's concerns?
 
Couldn't we suggest that DEA allow hospitals to install duel-lock,
secure drop-boxes in nurses stations?  That would put collected
medications in a highly tamper resistant container in a monitored
location, away from visitors and patients.  For that matter, don't many
hospitals have locked storage closets for medical supplies that would
also be secure enough to house a drop-box?
 
 
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


>>> "Smith, Charlotte" <csmith at pharmecology.com> 2/13/2013 3:38 PM >>>

Hi Deb,
 
It is my understanding from the discussion in the proposed regs that
DEA feels that the hospital environment is too open and unsecured.
Visitors may be in the area for hours, whereas people are usually in and
out of a retail pharmacy, making it easier to keep an eye on those who
might pose a risk.
 

Best regards,
 
Charlotte A. Smith, R. Ph., M.S.
Senior Regulatory Advisor
WM Healthcare Solutions
Tel 713-725-6363
877-247-7430
 
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From: pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us
[mailto:pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us] On Behalf Of Hoffman,
Deb
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 2:17 PM
To: Pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us
Subject: [Pharmwaste] question about hospitals in DEA rules

 
Hello everyone,
 
I have been contacted a few times over the years about whether or not
hospitals could collect pharms and I’ve always had to say “No.”
 
Can someone tell me why DEA specifically excluded hospitals from being
allowed to collect in the proposed rules?  I know retail pharmacies in
hospitals can collect, but I’d like to know why nowhere else.
 
I’m working on some comments, so if you could get back to me soon, that
would be much appreciated.
 
Thank you,
Deb Hoffman

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