Proper Disposal of Hazardous Drug Waste for Pharmacies
Learn the proper procedures for identifying, segregating, and disposing of hazardous drug waste in pharmacy settings. This lesson covers container types, labeling requirements, PPE usage, and regulatory compliance with USP <800>, EPA, and DOT guidelines. Designed to ensure safe handling, protect personnel and the environment, and maintain full compliance in hazardous drug compounding and dispensing.
By the end of this lesson, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will be able to:
- Understand the classifications of hazardous drug waste and how they apply to pharmacy practice.
- Recognize federal (EPA, OSHA) and state-specific regulatory requirements governing hazardous drug waste disposal.
- Differentiate between hazardous waste (RCRA), non-hazardous pharmaceutical waste, and trace chemotherapy waste.
- Properly segregate, label, store, and document hazardous drug waste prior to disposal.
- Identify approved hazardous waste vendors and understand chain-of-custody and manifesting requirements.
- Apply best practices to prevent cross-contamination and accidental exposure during waste handling.
- Maintain required training, documentation, and audit readiness for pharmacy hazardous waste compliance.
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