EPP Issues & Resources

Pharmaceuticals

Hospital pharmacies have thousands of distinct pharmaceutical materials in inventory. Any of these materials can enter the waste stream, and some must be managed as hazardous wastes. H2E has compiled detailed information to help hospitals determine which rules apply to their pharmaceutical materials.

• Managing Pharmaceutical Waste – A 10 Step Blueprint for Healthcare Facilities in the United States (2006 publication)

Other Key Resources

Pharmaceutical Properties

Pharmaceutical Risks

Compliance Requirements

Listed Wastes

Selected Chemotherapy Agents by Brand Name

Characteristic Wastes

Disposal of Pharmaceutical Wastes

More Resources

For information about EPP pharmaceutical products on contract with Consorta, contact Laura Wenger at lwenger@consorta.com