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Controlled Substance Waste: Concerns, Controversies, Solutions
Breve, Frank LeQuang, Jo Ann K. Batastini, Lisa
Breve, Frank
LeQuang, Jo Ann K.
Batastini, Lisa
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2022-02-24
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http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.22564
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Hospitals, clinics, and organizations using controlled substances must have policies and procedures in place for disposing of these substances and to avoid potential drug diversion as well as environmental pollution. Challenging, particularly to hospitals, is the ability to dispose of the waste of any number of hundreds of products every day, some of which require specific handling and protocols for safety. Incineration might be appropriate but many hospitals and certainly smaller clinics lack the appropriate facilities. Clinics and facilities that use controlled substances must maintain adequate and detailed records, but individual healthcare systems impose their own specific requirements. Some, for example, require drug disposal to be witnessed. However, recordkeeping systems must be robust and frequently audited to prevent diversion. Most healthcare systems want to dispose of controlled substances in an environmentally responsible way but in addition to federal laws in the United States, most states have their own environmental agencies and may have local regulations. Navigating this system can be complex, and since all regulations are subject to change, it requires vigilance and expertise.
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Breve F, LeQuang J K, Batastini L (February 24, 2022) Controlled Substance Waste: Concerns, Controversies, Solutions. Cureus 14(2): e22564. doi:10.7759/cureus.22564
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