The TCEQ#39;s Pharmaceutical Disposal Study 今年5月与39的#；药物处置的研究.pptVIP

Summary Render Undesirable and Dispose of in Municipal/Household Trash: Practice of rendering drugs undesirable prior to disposal into municipal trash is not a common practice Alternative Disposal Methods Review Alternative Disposal Methods Review Render Undesirable and Dispose of in Municipal/Household Trash: Simple disposal method Available to all consumers Consistent with current regulatory requirements Requires continued public outreach Recommendations for Disposal Methods Promote Municipal Trash disposal Develop a Strong Education Program Encourage he voluntary use of take-back programs Conclusions Additional research needed to develop analytical methods to distinguish sources of unused pharmaceuticals Further research needed on the impact of unused pharmaceuticals on human health and the Environment Education programs will provide an opportunity to impact the amount of pharmaceuticals intentionally disposed of into the wastewater stream Questions? TCEQ Contacts: Elston Johnson (project lead) eljohnso@tceq.state.tx.us 512-239-0990 Daniel Ingersoll dingerso@tceq.state.tx.us 512-239-3668 * * * TCEQ Study Team composed of 10 staff. * Met monthly, January – June 2010. Webpage includes meeting minutes, agendas, attendee lists and presentations. Some of the suggested stakeholders were: pharmaceutical manufacturers; pharmacies; health care providers, including home health care providers; hospitals and clinics long-term care facilities; entities that engage in medical waste processing and handling; solid waste management service providers; Federal, state, and local governments reps; ranchers and farmers; consumers; water utilities and other water supplier * Consumers: We should look into education strategies about the non-flush approach, and also the pros and cons of landfill disposal, mail-back, drop-boxes collection events? Providers: What have other areas done in terms of staff education, sorting/rotation/labeling practices, alter ordering