Many pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies, hospitals and other healthcare facilities generate a lot of waste. These wastes can include everything from outdated medications to clinical trial samples that no longer have a purpose. The problem with this waste is that disposing of it can be difficult and there are safety concerns. Moreover, these wastes often end…
As the opioid epidemic continues to dominate the United States, many pharmacies have begun disposing unused pills with a shredder. The safe and secure procedure is meant to destroy any chance of someone abusing the pills long after they were prescribed. Pharmacies in Ohio and Florida are leading the initiative, but hope that other states…
Pharmaceutical waste shredder machines are a new solution for the pharmaceutical industry. The number of wasted drugs has been growing steadily, and this waste has become a problem. These machines are able to reduce the volume by up to 90%. By doing so, they can help support sustainability efforts in the industry. The article will…
Pharmaceutical companies are increasingly looking to new technology to help reduce the amount of waste in their production processes by nearly 30%. The latest innovation comes from a Silicon Valley start-up, who have developed a process called “dry powder inhalation.” This process entails converting liquid medications into powder form, thereby reducing the need for packaging…