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PharmEcology® Associates, LLC offers specialized
expertise in the proper identification, segregation, and management
of pharmaceutical wastes, particularly those considered to be hazardous
chemical waste by the EPA.
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How do you know if your organization
could benefit from the services of PharmEcology® Associates? Take the simple self-diagnostic
quiz below. If you answer “yes” to one or more of these questions,
your organization is at risk of violating state and federal environmental
regulations.
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Is pharmaceutical waste ending up in red sharps containers
in your patient care units?
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Are any unused IV’s or other compounded fluids being disposed
of down the drain?
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Are waste pharmaceuticals like warfarin and
nicotine, considered hazardous waste by EPA, being combined
with other nonhazardous pharmaceutical wastes?
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Are more than trace amounts of chemotherapy in vials, IV’s, and syringes
being disposed of in “Chemo Waste” containers? Sounds logical,
doesn’t it? Actually, it's illegal. Only trace chemo and paraphernalia
such as gowns, gloves, and goggles can legally be disposed
of in this waste stream.
PharmEcology®
Associates can assess your risks and provide solid recommendations
to bring your organization into compliance in this complex area
of waste management.
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