Pharmaceuticals - Specific Wastes

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Pharmaceuticals in the Environment
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Specific Wastes

Epinephrine
Nitroglycerin
Warfarin
Nicotine
Controlled substances
Empty containers
Patches
Chemotherapy
Dual waste
Injectable liquids
Inhalers
Tablets and capsules
Mixed solutions, suspensions, ointments, and creams
Vitamin and mineral preparations
Mercury containing pharmaceuticals

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Specific wastes

The following links will take you to best-management practices for some specific types of pharmaceutical waste.

Epinephrine
Nitroglycerin
Warfarin
Nicotine
Controlled substances
Empty containers
Patches
Chemotherapy
Dual Waste
Injectable liquids
Inhalers
Tablets and capsules
Mixed solutions, suspensions, ointments and creams
Vitamin and mineral preparations
Mercury containing pharmaceuticals

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