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<DIV>I know that DEA is becoming more aware of this problem and the fact that so many community programs are being asked by residents to manage their waste pharmaceuticals. I like your idea, Andria. What about different colored containers (dayglo purple or some such) so that patients would remember that the drug is a controlled substance? I already know the negative part of that idea ... then the criminal element would more easily be able to identify discarded medication in the trash. But, has the idea of different colored containers for controlled substances been put forth?</DIV>
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<DIV>Lucy Doroshko, Recycling Specialist<BR>Pollution Prevention and Compliance Assistance Section<BR>MDEQ Environmental Science and Services Division<BR>525 W. Allegan, One North<BR>PO Box 30457<BR>Lansing, MI 48909-7957<BR>517/373-1322<BR>FAX: 517/241-0858<BR><A href="mailto:doroshkl@michigan.gov">doroshkl@michigan.gov</A></DIV>
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<DIV>Check the DEQ Recycling Website at <A href="http://www.michigan.gov/deqrecycling">www.michigan.gov/deqrecycling</A><BR><BR><BR>>>> "Andria Ventura" <aventura@cleanwater.org> 1/30/2006 4:40 PM >>><BR></DIV>
<DIV style="COLOR: #000000">Regarding the issue of controlled substances, would it be possible to<BR>institute a policy requiring pharmacists to inform patients that a<BR>prescription is controlled, and therefore, not acceptable for drop off later<BR>on when they dispense the drug?<BR><BR>Andria Ventura<BR>Clean Water Action<BR><BR></DIV></BODY></HTML>