[Pharmwaste] Wisconsin has another take-back record

[Catherine Zimmer]

Hi Christine and all,

 

Christine, I couldn't agree more.  There is no longer anyone taking the
reins on source reduction of pharmaceuticals.  Steven Gressitt and I were
trying to work that angle, but unfortunately Steven died and I am a
consultant in private practice.  While I've tried to find grants to pursue
this type of work, there really aren't any that are viable.  As you know,
grants take a lot of administrative effort and must be fairly large to be
economically viable.  

 

In 2012 the Center for Medicaid Services (CMS) enacted legislation that
would allow trial doses of rx without requiring a copay (I think it was),
but that has not been widely enacted.  I also did work on vouchers rather
than samples.  The other point of course is we are a drug oriented society
and most people demand a pill rather than other options to address ailments.
Lastly, in addition, we really need MD to push the change to less drugs and
better health.  

 

 

Very truly yours,

 

Catherine Zimmer, MS, BSMT

Executive director,  <http://www.hearrtmidwest.wildapricot.org/> HEARRT
Midwest

Principal, Zimmer Environmental Improvement

Improving processes, minimizing and managing waste and, reducing costs.  

T:  651.645.7509

 <mailto:zenllc at usfamily.net> zenllc at usfamily.net

 

 

 

From: Pharmwaste [mailto:pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us] On Behalf
Of Miller, Christine M.
Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 9:57 AM
To: Ed Gottlieb; pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us
Subject: Re: [Pharmwaste] Wisconsin has another take-back record

 

Not sure if I'm happy about this news??? A double edge sword once again in
the world of waste. 

 

On one hand people in WI are doing the right thing and dropping meds at
collection boxes vs. flushing, but I'm sad that we are the #1 Wasters of
pharmaceuticals!  I doubt waste reduction will ever be the topic of concern
when it comes to medications, safety will always take top bill.   

 

At lease our water is staying cleanerJ 

 

Christine Miller

Recycling Coordinator

Outagamie County Recycling & Solid Waste

1419 Holland Rd Appleton, WI 54911
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From: Pharmwaste [mailto:pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us] On Behalf
Of Ed Gottlieb
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2019 8:20 AM
To: pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us
Subject: [Pharmwaste] Wisconsin has another take-back record

 

Way to go Wisconsin!

 

"Wisconsin collected a record-breaking 68,016 pounds of unused medications
at drug disposal boxes and October Take Back events in 2018.

 

The state collected more unused medications than 48 other states, and only
falling in second place to California.

Since 2015, Wisconsin has consistently been in the top three in the country,
collecting and disposing of 469,785 lbs. of unused and unwanted
medications."

https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/drug-take-back-program-record-
announced-in-midst-of-nation-award/1685259881

 

Ed Gottlieb 
Chair, Tompkins County Coalition for Safe Medication Disposal
Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator
Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility
525 3rd Street
Ithaca, NY  14850
(607) 273-8381 <tel:(607)%20273-8381> 

 

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