[Pharmwaste] New mail back model in Milwaukee?

[Volkman, Jennifer (MPCA)]

I'm glad CVS is in the game! I thought YJOD was prevalent in WI, so I'm kind of surprised CVS went with what is likely a more expensive option. I guess if they target prescription medications only, it might not be too expensive.

I suppose corporate makes decisions nationwide on what type of system they will use. Walgreens is installing bins here in MN and using their current reverse distributors to manage pharm waste from their pharmacies.

In MN retail pharmacies could use the permitted WTE/SW incinerators within the state if they choose. So their contractors (Stericycle, Sharps or whoever) could use local incineration options, which are likely cheaper per pound, but would be a change in those companies current reverse distribution model, which overall might not result in savings... Just thinking about how to keep costs down...there is also at least one SW incinerator in WI that could take these without the out of state trip to a HW incinerator...

All good!

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http://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/drug-mail-in-initiative-eases-disposal-of-unused-meds

"Considered the first of it's kind."
10 CVS pharmacies distributing envelopes.
Mail goes to local police for storage until DEA or Wisconsin DoJ take them for incineration.

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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