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DEA, Pharmaceutical, reverse distributor

9 Key Capabilities for DEA Controlled Substance Reverse Distribution Partners

All organizations that handle controlled substances, including manufacturers, distributors, pharmacies, and more, will almost certainly need to safely dispose of these materials at some point. Disposal is a risky and complex process—but fortunately, there are partners...
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Hazardous Waste Disposal, Field Services, Hospitals, Compliance, DEA, Pharmaceutical Waste, Healthcare, EHS Outsourcing

Pharma Reverse Distributor Achieves Compliance With DEA and Federal Hazardous Waste Guidelines

By turning to us, Rx Return Services LLC, a premium reverse pharmaceuticals services provider, improved and streamlined the processing of non-creditable drugs—while maintaining compliance with...
BY Ryan Fischer September 22, 2022
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Environmental Health and Safety, Lab Safety, DEA, Pharmaceutical

Top Safety Risks in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical manufacturers and their employees face genuine and significant health and safety concerns. In certain circumstances, the dangers are similar to those seen in other industries. In other...
BY Jasmine Sherren November 9, 2021
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DEA, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutical Waste

6 Common Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Program Mistakes

There is a lot to consider when it comes to the proper disposal of DEA waste, from evolving regulations to stringent and required procedures. Because of the complexity, it can be easy to...
BY Jasmine Sherren August 12, 2021
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DEA, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutical Waste

Top Considerations for Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal

Pharmaceutical waste can be classified as non-hazardous, hazardous, or medical waste. To determine into which category a pharmaceutical waste falls, its chemical, physical, and toxicological...
BY TEI Experts May 20, 2021
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DEA, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutical Waste

DEA Controlled Substance Disposal: How to Achieve Compliance

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) imposes stringent rules and restrictions on DEA controlled substances to ensure that safety and environmental responsibility is held to the highest standard. If your...
BY Jasmine Sherren May 12, 2021
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DEA, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare

Are You Complying with USP General Chapter <800>?

Designed to protect staff and patient safety, United States Pharmacopeia’s (USP’s) latest chapter on handling hazardous drugs in the healthcare setting is USP General Chapter <800>.1 While the USP is...
BY Mike Maffuccio, CIH February 12, 2020
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DEA

Pharmaceutical Controlled Substances: What You Need to Know About Disposal Options

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) on September 8, 2014, released their final rule on Pharmaceutical Controlled Substances and what options there are now for disposal. This final rule, took effect...
BY Mike Albert August 16, 2016

DEA, Healthcare, Technical Services

Pharmaceutical Controlled Substances: What You Need to Know About Disposal Options

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) on September 8, 2014, released their final rule on Pharmaceutical Controlled Substances and what options there are now for disposal. This final rule, took effect...
BY Mike Albert March 17, 2015
Pharmaceutical controlled substance bottles and pill packs

DEA, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, Technical Services

DEA Pharmaceutical Waste Q&A with Expert Mike Albert

For medications being wasted in the inpatient setting, what type of container should be used to physically render the product non-retrievable? Can you give some examples of specific containers that...
BY TEI Experts January 30, 2015
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