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Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal: 2 Truths and a Lie
It’s time to clean out those cabinets full of pharmaceutical samples and expired drugs. Have you been tossing your unwanted pharmaceuticals or expired pharmaceuticals in the trash or down the drain? Of...
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3 Steps to Managing the Sample Closet at Your Medical Practice
1 in 7 Drug Packages in Physicians’ Pharmaceutical Closets is Expired It’s true. According to a recent study one out of every seven drug samples in sample closets is expired. You know that closet full...
View ArticleHow Pharmaceutical Disposal Has Changed For Long Term Care Facilities
What Is The Disposal Act? “The Disposal Act amended the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to give the DEA authority to promulgate new regulations, within the framework of the CSA, which will allow...
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Why You Shouldn’t Put Pharmaceuticals into the Medical Waste Box
Pharmaceuticals are important to the health and well-being of the general public. In fact, medications serve a crucial role in the treatment of many life-threatening diseases. However, when they’re...
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How to Dispose of Pharmaceutical Waste (expired pills)
Historically, many people have taken to the habit of flushing old or unwanted medications down the drain, a practice that is sometimes found in the offices of healthcare providers. However, the...
View ArticleFDA is Pushed to Change Current Pharmaceutical Waste Policy to End “Flush List”
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been called to create a single national disposal system for pharmaceutical waste from more than 100 organizations and individuals in order to reduce...
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Servicing New Jersey with MedPro’s Medical Waste and Sharps Mail Back Program
Since MedPro was founded in 2009, we weren’t able to service the state of New Jersey. However, we are pleased to announce that with our new Medical Waste and Sharps Mail Back program, we are now...
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Why You Need to Stop Flushing Your Expired Meds
A lot of people keep their unused medication on hand just in case something comes up and they need it later, but according to the DEA that is actually very dangerous: Unused medications in homes create...
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Full List of Amlodipine Recalls, FDA 2012-2017
There have been nine major Amlodipine recalls since 2012 and seven minor ones. There are actually 49 FDA recall orders for the popular generic, but that’s because each major recall is made up of...
View ArticleHow to Dispose of Various Prescription Medications
According to numerous studies, an alarming amount of pharmaceutical drugs are ending up in our lakes, rivers, and drinking water. How do they get here? Improper disposal by consumers and healthcare...
View ArticleWhy You Shouldn’t Put Pharmaceuticals into the Medical Waste Box
In this blog you will find out why it is dangerous to put pharmaceuticals into the medical waste disposal box. Thankfully MedPro offers a solution to this! The post Why You Shouldn’t Put...
View ArticleHow to Dispose of Pharmaceutical Waste (expired pills)
Do you know how to safely dispose of expired pharmaceuticals? Improper disposal will lead to many bad side effects, find out how to do it correctly here. The post How to Dispose of Pharmaceutical Waste...
View ArticleFDA is Pushed to Change Current Pharmaceutical Waste Policy to End “Flush List”
30-40 percent of leftover and expired medications in American homes go unused. Here's how to properly dispose of them without creating pharmaceutical waste. The post FDA is Pushed to Change Current...
View ArticleWhy You Need to Stop Flushing Your Expired Meds
Are you currently flushing or throwing away your expired medications? Ever wonder how to dispose of old medications? Read this blog to find out! The post Why You Need to Stop Flushing Your Expired Meds...
View ArticleWhat Do I Do with Old Inhalers?
Used inhalers are an interesting item to dispose of. In fact, most people have no idea what to do with them and simply keep them or throw them in their garbage. There are a few obvious reasons for...
View ArticleCan I Throw Over-The-Counter Medication Down the Drain?
Absolutely Not! Throwing your medications down the drain is prohibited. This is the most wrong way you can dispose of any medications you may have. This is due for many obvious reasons. Medicines that...
View ArticleWhat is Not Considered Medical Waste?
Medical waste is broad term that can be fitted to towards a wide range of waste. There are set rules and regulations what can and not go into a medical waste bag. These rules are in place to make...
View ArticleMedication Return Programs and Waste Disposal Concerns
Pharmacies around the country have been participating in the pharmaceutical take-back collection of prescription and over-the-counter drug programs. The dates and locations are preset and can be...
View ArticleFull List of Amlodipine Recalls, FDA 2012-2017
There have been nine major Amlodipine recalls since 2012 and seven minor ones. There are actually 49 FDA recall orders for the popular generic, but that’s because each major recall is made up of...
View ArticleHow to Dispose of Various Prescription Medications
According to numerous studies, an alarming amount of pharmaceutical drugs are ending up in our lakes, rivers, and drinking water. How do they get here? Improper disposal by consumers and healthcare...
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