Rx Destroyer Partners with Native News Online and Tribal Business News to Promote Safe Drug Disposal and Opioid Prevention Across Native Country March 4, 2025 | Press Release CEO & Founder Milt Dallas, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin Member, Leads the Charge in Helping Native American Reservations from the Devastating Effects …
Rx Destroyer Partners with Voices for Awareness to Bring Disposal Education and Fentanyl Prevention to Time Square August 20, 2024 | Press Release East Troy, Wis., August 20th, Rx Destroyer has been graciously invited to team up with Voices for Awareness at their Facing Fentanyl event. This event will take …
Rx Destroyer to Distribute Drug Disposal Pouches to New Jersey Pharmacies May 29, 2024 | Press Release Rx Destroyer to Distribute Drug Disposal Pouches to New Jersey Pharmacies May 29, 2024 —Rx Destroyer Drug Disposal announced today that in the initial phase of a new initiative funded through the …
Introducing the Rx Destroyer Pouch! May 01, 2024 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Why the Pouch? The same trusted Rx Destroyer all purpose formula is now available in a convenient pouch. This product is ideal for co-dispensing, home disposal, and a take home option for your next drug take back event. …
Drug Take-Back Day and the Urgent Need for At-Home™ Drug Disposal December 04, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Every day, the United States has a silent crisis that affects the health of its citizens, the environment, and even the safety of our homes. This crisis revolves around the improper disposal …
Drug Disposal in the Military for Veterans and Active Members November 11, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Drug Disposal in the Military Military facilities, especially hospitals, have a great need to dispose of drugs safely. Military service members, veterans, and their beneficiaries may all receive pharmaceuticals from military facilities. In …
Empowering Patients: A Guide for Pharmacists to Encourage Community Drug Disposal October 11, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Pharmacists fulfill a crucial role in the pharmaceutical field by not only dispensing medications but also serving as experts in their usage and safe disposal. This expertise is particularly important for the …
Grandparents: Medication Safety in Homes For Your Grandchildren September 7, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal As grandparents, we cherish the time spent with our beloved grandchildren. From bedtime stories to shared laughter, our homes are filled with warmth and love. However, amidst the joy, it is essential to be vigilant …
The Importance of Drug Disposal in Your Home August 8, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Prescription drug abuse is a rapidly growing problem in the United States, with a significant number of these drugs being sourced from family medicine cabinets and friends. A study revealed that 60% of males obtained …
How Improper Drug Disposal Impacts Communities July 6, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Many people grew up in households where it was common to throw out old prescriptions in the trash, flush them, or to do nothing and leave them in the medicine cabinet for years on end. Medications that …
Why Illicit Xylazine is a Threat To Your Community June 8, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal What is Xylazine? Xylazine is a potent sedative and muscle relaxant that is used in veterinary medicine to sedate and immobilize animals for medical procedures. In animals, xylazine is primarily used to sedate and …
Naloxone: The Overdose Treatment to Supplement Your Preventative Care May 4, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal What is Naloxone? Naloxone is the generic name for an opioid medication that is used to reverse an opioid overdose. It is an opioid antagonist—meaning that it binds to opioid receptors and can reverse …
Groundwater Leaching and Proper Drug Disposal April 10, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Any organization that handles prescription medications, from healthcare facilities to municipal governments to businesses, must be prepared for a growing problem—groundwater leaching. Over the last decade, studies have revealed a growing presence of pharmaceuticals in groundwater across …
Rx Destroyer Partners with Goldfinch Health to Bring Opioid Prevention Tool Kits to Surgery Patients Nationally April 10, 2023 | Press Release The Partnership Will Provide a New Solution for Surgery Patients to Ensure Proper Drug Disposal is a Key Component of Surgical Care East Troy, Wis., April 10, …
Combatting the National Opioid Crisis March 27, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Ryan spent most of his adult life dealing with stress through self-medication. Substances in his teenage years turned into Oxycodone, which led to illegal opioids and Fentanyl. He was struggling to cope with the “feeling of a life …
A Guide to Fentanyl Awareness for Parents & Guardians March 08, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal A Guide to Fentanyl Awareness for Parents & Guardians We know that your child’s well-being is the most important thing to you as a parent or guardian. Protecting them against drug misuse can be …
Why Do Dentists Need Drug Disposal? February 14, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal When Are Pharmaceuticals Used in Oral Health Care? Medications used by dentists are to help manage pain, prevent, or treat infections, numb certain areas of the mouth, and to help patients during dental procedures. A variety of …
How Does Chemical Digestion Work? February 06, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal How does chemical digestion work in Drug Disposal? Rx Destroyer uses a patented formula that comes ready to use. It contains two major components: a specially tuned activated carbon and a chemically engineered solvent. The activated carbon component …
How To Dispose of Fentanyl Patches January 19, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal What is Fentanyl? According to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid, meaning a substance that is synthesized in a laboratory and acts the same as a natural opioid in the brain to produce …
When Do I Need To Use a Hardener Packet With Rx Destroyer? January 05, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Your Frequently Asked Questions, Answered! WHAT IS A HARDENER PACKET? When your Rx Destroyer bottle is full, the Rx Destroyer Hardener Packet is a hardening agent that solidifies contents …
Proper Handling of Propofol Waste: Disposal in Anesthesia Setting April 18, 2022 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal What is Propofol? Propofol, is an anesthetic that can cause relaxation and sleepiness before and during medical procedures. Also known under the brand name of Diprivan, it’s a non-barbiturate sedative used primarily by trained …
Controlled Substances Disposal in Hospitals and the Opioid Crisis April 6, 2024 | Controlled Substance Disposal Compliance The opioid crisis has been a pressing issue worldwide, affecting millions of lives and challenging healthcare systems globally. Hospitals, as frontline institutions in managing pain and administering medications, play a crucial role in …
Controlled Substance Disposal in Hospitals and the Opioid Crisis March 23, 2022 | Drug Diversion Prevention The opioid crisis is an epidemic in the United States with an estimated 130 people dying every day due to an opioid overdose. The economic burden of this national emergency is estimated by the Centers for …
Why Activated Charcoal Works Best to Stop Drug Abuse? March 9, 2022 | Drug Diversion Prevention Science made easy… Rx Destroyer™ begins dissolving medications on contact via a proprietary solvent that is a ready to use water-based solvent. The slurry’s main ingredient is an activated carbon that naturally adsorbs medication through …
How Surgical Centers & Hospitals Can Help Fight the Opioid Crisis March 2, 2022 | Drug Diversion Prevention The opioid crisis in the United States is a full blown epidemic, with nearly 50,000 people having died from an opioid overdose in the U.S. in 2019 alone, according to the National …
21 CFR 1308 – Drug Diversion & The DEA Feb. 23, 2022 | 21 CFR Compliance Managing pharmaceutical waste in health care facilities and any organization which manages medications, must carefully regulate the control and disposal of pharmaceutical waste. The responsibility of safe disposal falls on the organization’s DEA Registrant. The …
Drug Diversion Prevention Strategies Feb. 16, 2022 | Drug Diversion Prevention It is estimated that more than 130 people die every day in the United States due to an overdose of opioids. As reported by the National Institute for Drug Abuse, the opioid epidemic is a serious national crisis which affects …
Destruction of Non-Controlled Substances is Just as Important Feb. 3, 2022 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal It is important to dispose of all medications properly, including controlled and noncontrolled substances. The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) sponsors many National Prescription Drug Take Back days across the U.S., and many communities …
Why Proper Disposal in Pharmaceutical Research is Extremely Important June 22, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal What is Pharmaceutical Research? Pharmaceutical research is a broad term encompassing the scientific investigations and studies conducted by pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and academic laboratories to discover, develop, and evaluate new drugs. It is …
Drug Take-Back Days January 09, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal National Drug Take Back Days started on September 25, 2010, with the aim of offering a convenient, responsible, and secure avenue for the disposal of prescription medications. These events seek to educate the public about the potential misuse and abuse …
Disposal of Psychoactive Medications with Activated Carbon June 11, 2024 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal The Dilemma of Psychoactive Medications Psychoactive medications encompass a wide array of drugs designed to influence brain function, altering perception, mood, consciousness, or behavior. These include antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, and stimulants, among others. When used …
According to an article published with Scientific Reports in February of 2020, an evaluation of activated carbon used for the safe disposal of prescription sedative medications proved to be effective. Scientific Reports publishes rigorously peer-reviewed research across natural sciences including engineering, psychology, and medicine. The Need For Safe And Convenient …
How Does Activated Charcoal Work? May 18, 2023 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal How is Activated Charcoal made? Activated charcoal, activated carbon, and active carbon are all terms that can be used interchangeably. Activated charcoal is made by burning carbon rich, natural materials such as wood, coconut shells, bamboo, coal, or …
Corporate Wellness Plans Should include At-Home™ Drug Disposal July 08, 2024 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Corporate wellness programs are crucial for creating and maintaining a healthy workforce. These initiatives often focus on physical fitness, mental health, and preventative care. However, there’s often an overlooked aspect that deserves attention: drug …
Long Term Care Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Options February 5, 2024 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Long-term care facilities provide crucial care to a range of populations who are unable to live independently. Long-term care facilities may provide physical and medical care, often over periods of months to years. This care typically …
The opioid crisis in America has long been an epidemic, with nearly 130 people dying every day from an opioid overdose. A key driver in the opioid epidemic is the misuse of prescription pain medication such as codeine, hydrocodone, and oxycodone. It is important for end users of this medication …
The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) is a private, non-profit, organization although many standards issued by the USP are enforced at many regulatory agencies including the Joint Commission and individual state’s Boards of Pharmacy. The latest chapter, USP General Chapter <800>, provides standards for the safe handling of hazardous drugs in …
Segregating pharmaceutical waste in hospitals or healthcare clinics at the source is part of a good plan for safe drug disposal that meets federal regulations. The Drug Enforcement Administration, DEA, and the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, provide federal regulations regarding the safe and compliant handling and disposal of pharmaceutical waste. …
Maintaining a pharmaceutical waste disposal program that meets federal regulations must comply with DEA Code of Federal Regulations, CFR, 21, 40 and 42. These regulations pertain to the methods of drug waste disposal deemed safe and compliant by the Drug Enforcement Administration, DEA. Every facility, DEA registrant, distributor or reverse …
DEA Definition of Non Retrievable June 04, 2024 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) plays a pivotal role in regulating the secure destruction of controlled substances. Among the methods endorsed by the DEA is the concept of “non-retrievable” disposal, ensuring that disposed drugs cannot be recovered or …
The National Institute for Drug Abuse estimates that nearly 130 people die each day in the U.S. due to an opioid overdose. The opioid crisis is a national epidemic that affects the health, economic and social welfare of the public. Hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide must implement drug diversion …
Navigating the Dental Industries Role in the Ongoing Opioid Challenge March 04, 2024 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal The Crucial Role of Dentists in the Opioid Epidemic Dentists play a pivotal role in the opioid epidemic, serving as major prescribers of pain medications for various dental and oral surgical procedures. The …
Opioid use is an epidemic in United States and researchers are coming up with new ways to evaluate opioid use in communities. A study published in the National Institutes of Health used robotic technology to measure levels of opioid metabolites in various manholes at 10 different sites in North Carolina. …
Just How Big is the Prescription Drug Water Contamination Problem? April 04, 2024 | Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Prescription drugs play a vital role in modern healthcare, providing relief and treatment for various medical conditions. However, the improper disposal of these medications poses a significant threat to the environment and public …
Improperly disposing of pharmaceuticals creates potentially dangerous consequences with one of the greatest threats causing danger to humans and animals. Improper pharmaceutical waste disposal also causes staggering consequences to the environment. Improper handling, storage or disposal of pharmaceutical waste creates hazards within the workplace as well as safety hazards to …
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not regulate the final disposal of medical waste, although the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard created in 1991 has specific requirements regarding specific types of waste. The purpose of the standard is to protect the more than 5.6 million healthcare workers …
Which Form Documents the Destruction of Controlled Substances? Many federal and state rules apply to the administration, management, storage, and destruction of controlled substances. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), outlines the regulations that govern disposal of controlled substances by ultimate users and registrants in DEA 21 CFR, Code of Federal …
Administering medication in any clinical setting comes with several challenges and risks such as opportunities for error, drug diversion and cost constraints. Managing medication in a jail or prison is even more challenging for nurses and medical staff. Medication management in correctional facilities requires daily administration of drugs to thousands …
The diversion of controlled drugs from hospitals has been a rising problem across the United States and Canada with hospitals feeling pressure to implement safeguards that prevent drug diversion. According to the International Narcotics Control Board, the United States and Canada are the two highest consumers per capita of opioids …
Prescription medications including controlled substances can help people and animals when they are used correctly. These same medications can be extremely dangerous to humans and animals if they are handled, stored, or disposed of improperly. Veterinary practices as well as animal hospitals, zoos and animal clinics must follow strict policies …
