The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes that healthcare is different from other industries that generate hazardous waste. That's why new standards were developed to improve the overall management of hazardous waste pharmaceuticals in the healthcare sector by streamlining the process....
It's something that happens all too often – medical waste generators inadvertently mix incompatible waste streams. Medical waste management comes with stringent guidelines mandated by regulatory agencies. To properly handle, transport, and dispose of medical waste without risk, you and your staff...
Almost every medical office has some type of pharmaceutical waste. From pills, injectables and antibiotics to creams/lotions, eye drops and expired medicines – there are a lot of pharmaceuticals on the market. This category of waste is one of the more complex in terms of the regulations and...
Managing pharmaceuticals comes with its own unique set of challenges. Proper segregation and disposal are key, and the many regulations surrounding pharmaceutical waste management can be intimidating. Some typical examples of pharma waste include discontinued, unused, or expired medication, and...
Any facility that generates medical waste has legal requirements it must meet when preparing for its disposal. One such provision is written evidence that pharmaceutical waste has been legally and correctly disposed of. If your facility is audited and this evidence is not available, you could face...