Safely managing the disposal of controlled substances

WSHA members often can have formularies that can have as many as 4,000 different drugs, and generally less than 1 percent of those will be controlled substances. Insuring that regulatory compliance is followed when these drugs are disposed of can be a daunting task. Industry Partner Stericyle has written an article that highlights some of the dangers and difficulties that come with disposing of controlled substances, and offers suggestions and resources on how to create a successful program that can insure compliance. You can read the full article here. (Paul Unsworth)