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Consideration of Revised Model Programs and Procedures for the Collection and Proper Disposal of Pharmaceutical Waste As Required by Public Resources Sections 47102-47126
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Agenda Item Purpose
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• Approve Revised Criteria and Procedures for Model Pharmaceutical Waste Collection and Disposal Programs
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SB 966 Requirements
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• Evaluate Other State, Local, and Other Governmental Entity Programs
• Develop Model Programs for the Collection and Proper Disposal of Drug Waste.
• Establish Criteria and Procedures for the Implementation of Model Programs.
• Submit a Report to the Legislature by 2010
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Criteria for Model Programs
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1. Operate at No Cost to the Consumer
2. Protect the Public Health and Safety & Environment
3. Protect the Health and Safety of Consumers
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Criteria for Model Programs
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4. Provide for Reporting to the Board
5. Protect Against Diversion of Drug Waste
6. Provide Educational Materials for Consumers
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Criteria and Procedures
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Developed from:
• Statutory Requirements • Completed Surveys
• Working Group Input
• Stakeholder Comments
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Criteria and Procedures (cont.)
Three Main Sections
(I) Permanent Collection and Disposal Programs
(II) Government-Sponsored One Time or Periodic Collection Events
(III) Pharmaceutical Waste Collection and Disposal Programs Through a Mail Back Program
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Criteria and Procedures (cont.)
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• What Can be Collected• Controlled Substances• How to Collect Pharmaceuticals• Security• Signage • Data Collection• Education
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Criteria and Procedures (cont.)
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• Logistics• Govt. Authorization – Permits• Budget• Advertising• Equipment• Staffing
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Revisions Made to Criteria and Procedures
• Flexibility on Container Types - p.7
• Unidentified Substances – p. 4, 10
• Materials Segregation – p. 4,10
• Pharmaceuticals Collection – p. 4, 6, 11
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Revisions Made to Criteria and Procedures (cont.)
• Pharmaceuticals in Original Containers – p.4
• Pharmacists/Law Enforcement – p. 6, 9, 12
• Sharps Containers Approved by LEAs – p. 3, 5, 10, 11, 13
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Revisions Made to Criteria and Procedures (cont.)
• Equipment and Supplies – p.7
• Two-Key Bin System – p.7
• Generator and Responsibility – p. 5, 11
• Signage Requirements – p. 4, 10
• Availability of Mail-Back Envelopes – p. 15
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Legislative Issues• Common Carrier (SB 26)
• Controlled Substances
• Pharmaceutical Waste and MWMA
• Enforcement Authority
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Agenda Item
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• Approve Revised Criteria and Procedures for Model Pharmaceutical Waste Collection and Disposal Programs
• Adopt Resolution 2009-24