[Pharmwaste] New journal article on CS wasting from hospitals

[Russell Mankes]

 <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=GatewayURL&_method=citationSearch&_urlVersion=4&_origin=SDVIALERTHTML&_version=1&_piikey=S0048-9697%2812%2901529-X&md5=99b76410179ad4d8707563501fb3312d&graphAbs=y> Quantitative study of controlled substance bedside wasting, disposal and evaluation of potential ecologic effects   Original Research Article 

Pages 298-310 
Russell F. Mankes, Charles D. Silver


Highlights


► This study evaluated controlled drug wasting of two hospitals in Albany, NY from 12,345 drug records. ► Only 15 controlled substances (CS) were bedside wasted (of a total 8528g of 38,268g dispensed). ► Three CS (midazolam, acetaminophen-codeine and fentanyl) accounted for 87.5% of the total wasted. ► Of the 13 CS with acute ecotoxicity data in crustaceans and/or fish, diazepam was the most toxic. ► We recommend avoidance of flushing of CS by healthcare and other DEA registered facilities.

 <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/00489697> Science of The Total Environment 
Volume 444 <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/00489697/444> ,  Pages 1-602, 1 February 2013

 

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