[Pharmwaste] New mail back model in Milwaukee?

Fri Dec 2 14:08:48 EST 2016

Thanks Doug!
This is consistent with my point, which may have been cryptic. We have at least one DEA authorized contractor operating in Minnesota, but they mainly work with hospitals vs. pharmacies. Although I am going to check in with them to see if the option of using SW incinerators is of interest. Again, the logistics might not make sense, but I want to at least let them know the option is available.

Have a great weekend everyone!
Jennifer Volkman
HHW Program Coordinator
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
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From: Doug Bowman [Dbowman at assuredwaste.com]
Sent: Friday, December 02, 2016 11:49 AM
To: Volkman, Jennifer (MPCA); pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us
Subject: RE: [Pharmwaste] New mail back model in Milwaukee?

Charlotte,

You are correct in your assessment for consumer receptacle waste.

Jennifer,

The Reverse Distributor is to take all collected consumer receptacle waste(liners) to an approved SW incinerator with dual party to prevent diversion.  My operation does this every 30 days from first date of receipt of a receptacle liner as these are treated as Schedule II’s due to not being allowed per the regulation to inventory the substances inside the liner.

Best Regards,

Doug Bowman
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From: Pharmwaste [mailto:pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us] On Behalf Of Volkman, Jennifer (MPCA)
Sent: Friday, December 02, 2016 12:12 PM
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Subject: Re: [Pharmwaste] New mail back model in Milwaukee?

The reverse distributor can't take them to a SW incinerator for witnessed incineration?
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From: Smith, Charlotte [csmith32 at wm.com]
Sent: Friday, December 02, 2016 11:02 AM
To: Volkman, Jennifer (MPCA); pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us<mailto:pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us>
Subject: RE: New mail back model in Milwaukee?
It’s my understanding the contents of the kiosks must go through a reverse distributor to be in compliance with the DEA regulations, so neither the pharmacy nor the vendor can take the drugs directly to an incinerator. This keeps two DEA registrants in the process to avoid diversion.

Best regards,

Charlotte A. Smith, R. Ph., M.S.
Senior Regulatory Advisor
WMSS PharmEcology Services
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From: Pharmwaste [mailto:pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us] On Behalf Of Volkman, Jennifer (MPCA)
Sent: Friday, December 2, 2016 10:54 AM
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Subject: Re: [Pharmwaste] New mail back model in Milwaukee?

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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From: Pharmwaste [pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us] on behalf of Ed Gottlieb [EGottlieb at cityofithaca.org]
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Subject: [Pharmwaste] New mail back model in Milwaukee?
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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