Economic and Environmental Impacts of Drug Waste Protocols
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open in viewerOur project goal was to investigate the impact of drug waste protocols in Massachusetts and look into legislation in other states related to this issue. We collected data through interviews with pharmacists, patients, nurses, organizations, and lawmakers. Our findings were: safety protocols, overmedication, and expired medication lead to drug waste. Moreover, dropbox areas/cactus devices can be improved, Pharmacy Benefit Managers exacerbate the burden of drug waste, diversion is an overlooked aspect of drug waste, and legislation regarding drug waste is weak. Based on these findings, we recommend solutions such as deprescribing, public awareness of disposal sites, adjustment of safety protocols, creating an environment for drug reuse companies, and implementing dose banding.
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- E-project-050223-204617
- 108061
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- 2023
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- UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Date created
- 2023-05-02
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- E-project-050223-204617
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- 2023-06-16
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