The COVID-19 pandemic has sent a wave of impact over the healthcare community from safety protocols to increased stress in the workplace. The ripple effect continues to put strain on workforce making it hard to fill much needed positions, and pressure on supply chains making it difficult to get products on time to the right location.
Both of these pressures can impact the ability to operate a pharmacy, medical office, or healthcare facility efficiently. It has become more important than ever to understand proper redistribution of hazardous waste and the disposal of unused, expired or recalled medicines./p>
As a leading reverse distributor of unused, expired or recalled pharmaceuticals, National Pharmaceutical Returns continue to share information with our partners to keep you informed of regulatory updates and how we can help your pharmacy or medical office operate efficiently and cost-effectively when it comes to managing your medications inventory and returns.
Stay Informed
In a recent article by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, the FDA shares important tips on properDisposal of Unused Medicines: What You Should Know. We also found this Video helpful regarding How Consumers can Safely Dispose Unused or Expired Drugs to provide important instructions for getting rid of unused or expired medicines.
Important Industry Updates
We recently sponsored a webinar by PharmWaste Technologies on EPA Subpart B - What You Need to Know to support healthcare facilities and regulatory agencies. The EPA/RCRA regulations have changed the way hazardous waste drugs are handled in the healthcare industry.
According toPharmWaste Technologies, only those pharmaceuticals that are considered hazardous waste by the EPA are covered under the Subpart B regulation. This is found to be around 5% of the pharmacy's total inventory.
This can mean pharmacies can be losing money if they do not have the proper classification on the expired or hazardous drugs. Know the regulations. You may be sending products to a reverse distributor when it is not warranted or sending them in the wrong packaging. Both reverse distribution errors can negatively impact your bottom line.
Is Your Reverse Distributor is Meeting Your Needs
National Pharmaceutical Returns continually analyzes and updates our reverse distribution services to meet the needs of our clients. From packaging to security intake and pharmaceutical management. We keep clients informed to allow you to follow protocol and manage expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceuticals and hazardous waste.