[Pharmwaste] From NIH's Medline

[Volkman, Jennifer (MPCA)]

I don't mean to sideswipe Catherine's question, but I had a person call me last week who was seriously ticked that the paperwork that came with her prescription recommended flushing. She called me just to complain. Her other prescription said to talk to her pharmacist. If that's what's going on, we need to inform them what to do in our states and counties. At some point, maybe after implementation of the DEA rules, we should try to get that flushing recommendation for CS changed...
... regardless of any recommendation, people do ask their pharmacists...
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From: pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us [pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us] on behalf of Catherine Zimmer [zenllc at usfamily.net]
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 9:12 AM
To: pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us
Subject: [Pharmwaste] From NIH's Medline

Good morning everyone,

I found this interesting tidbit on Medline this am:
What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication?

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.


http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a698032.html

It seems then, at least according to NIH, pharmacists should be well versed in the proper disposal of pharmaceuticals.  While I realize extraordinary efforts have been made in this regard, its interesting to note NIH has determined this is the professional patients should talk to.

Anyone know the history of this decision by NIH?

Very truly yours,

Catherine Zimmer, MS, BSMT
Principal
Zimmer Environmental Improvement LLC
Ph: 651.645.7509