Maintaining a highly ethical business practice involves internal best practices, communication and values. However, proper vendor and supplier management is also a critical factor in upholding strong business ethics in the pharmaceutical industry.

Addiction and the abuse of pain medication leads to tens of thousands of deaths a year. Many of the deaths associated with drug overdoses involve opioids. The disposal of prescription drugs varies state to state. The responsibility that healthcare facilities take to avoid misuse and contamination from opioids is a vital part of saving lives.