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<DIV><SPAN class=187394411-30102008>Hi David,</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=187394411-30102008> In Delaware, we have only been
able to implement one day take back events with Law Enforcement, the Delaware
Director of Controlled Substances and DEA reps present. In fact, the DEA
insisted that these events be held in police headquarters, not in Senior Centers
or pharmacies, which was our initial preference. I actually had to appeal
to the deputy attorney general and the director of the office of professional
regulations to even get this accomplished. The Director of the Office of
Controlled Substances, in conjunction with the DEA in Philadelphia region have
many security concerns. We did collect an estimated $250,000 worth of controlled
substances at one of our events, but had no problems. This is above and beyond
the security precautions recommended by NERC and what, I believe, is legally
required. But, if the end result is the same - diverting meds from water
supplies - we are willing to compromise. </SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=187394411-30102008> Our goal is to have
an ongoing, continuous return program in pharmacies statewide. I am currently
writing a summary of the events held statewide in order to substantiate to the
huge need.</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=187394411-30102008>Thanks,</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN lang=en-us><I><FONT face="Comic Sans MS">Michelle Lauer, RN, MSN,
BC</FONT></I></SPAN> <BR><SPAN lang=en-us><I><FONT face="Comic Sans MS">Patient
Care Coordinator - Psychiatry</FONT></I></SPAN> <BR><SPAN lang=en-us><I><FONT
face="Comic Sans MS">(302) 428-2117 or pager # 884-9440</FONT></I></SPAN>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left><FONT
face=Tahoma>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
pharmwaste-bounces@lists.dep.state.fl.us
[mailto:pharmwaste-bounces@lists.dep.state.fl.us] <B>On Behalf Of </B>David
Banas<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, October 29, 2008 4:19 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
pharmwaste@lists.dep.state.fl.us<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Pharmwaste] Household
Pharmaceutical Collection Program<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV>I represent the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment. The Department is considering implementing a household
pharmaceutical collection program. I am concerned about DEA preventing
this program from going forward absent police and or pharmacist
oversight. I know of some Colorado cities that have received mixed
messages from DEA and have apparently proceeded with collection programs
absent formal DEA approval. </DIV>
<DIV>What experience do people have with these issues? I'd appreciate
any legal cites, examples of programs and legal problems that have been
experienced, or other anecdotes. </DIV>
<DIV>Thanks for your help,</DIV>
<DIV>-David</DIV>
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<DIV>David Banas<BR>Assistant Attorney General<BR>Natural Resources and
Environment Section<BR>Colorado Department of Law<BR>1525 Sherman St.</DIV>
<DIV>Denver, CO
80203<BR>303.866.5456<BR>david.banas@state.co.us<BR></DIV></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>