PAC-RX™ - Medicine Disposal Device
PAC-RX has been designed specifically for DEA pharmaceutical wastage disposal. Consider PAC-RX as a compliant and cost effective solution.
Features
- PAC – Power Activated Carbon technology - proprietary formula
- PAC aids in the adsorption of the drugs API (Active pharmaceutical ingredient)
- Disposal options include a nationwide mail back and incineration program
- RCRA hazardous waste can go in PAC-RX for disposal – conditions apply
- Available in various sizes (1 gallon, ½ gallon, 16 ounce)
- Accessories available
- Compliant with all regulatory agencies when used as directed
PAC-RX Mail-BACK™
Mail back program that disposes of used PAC-RX contents. Available nationwide.
Features
- ACCEPTABLE: DEA pharmaceutical wastage (including RCRA hazardous) + Non-hazardous.
- All-inclusive price: PAC-RX, shipping, labels, return box, disposal report, incineration
- PAC-RX containers are reused or recycled (GREEN)
- EPA/State/DOT compliant when used as directed
TRUTH IN ADVERTISING - Medicine Disposal Devices
There are several choices available in today’s market for proper pharmaceutical waste disposal. Here is a closer look at the facts surrounding medicine disposal devices that many healthcare institutions and organizations are currently using. Although features, mechanisms of function and cost may vary between devices, they essentially are designed to make DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) controlled substances less accessible to the public or workers. We would like to showcase our PAC-RX™ device while also clearing up some of the misconceptions that surround such devices.
FACTS
- DEA has a written non-retrievable standard which if met, prevents a controlled substance to be retrieved and reused.
- To date, DEA does not concur with any medicine disposal devices that claim to meet DEA’s non-retrievable standard. Surprisingly, this is contradictory to some vendor claims.
- DEA has the ability and authority to approve technologies to meet their non-retrievable standard. They however, will not endorse a particular product or brand.
- To date, DEA has not approved any third party disposal device technolgy to meet their non-retrievable standard.
- To date, DEA has approved thermal destruction (incineration) as a technology that meets their non-retrievable standard.
- Medicine adsorbed by activated carbon can later be extracted and therefore does not meet DEA’s non-retrievable standard.
- EPA concurs with DEA’s position that 3rd party medicine disposal devices do not meet DEA’s non-retrievable standard.
We encourage you to contact your local DEA to verify these statements. Link
So where do we go from here?
Medicine disposal devices, although they may not meet DEA’s non-retrievable standard still do serve a valuable and meaningful purpose, in particularly if coupled with thermal destruction (incineration).
Role of MDD’s
- Place DEA Pharmaceutical Wastage in device per instructions.
- When full, incinerate device in appropriate incinerator
- DO NOT place MDD’s in the regular trash as they will likely contain RCRA hazardous waste.
State Issues
- When it comes to disposal of pharmaceutical waste, states may have additional regulations that apply. It is imperative that you are familiar with those state and local regulations for compliance.