Recently, the United States has been struggling with an opioid epidemic. With opioids causing large numbers to die every year, the government is seeking solutions that will lessen the impact of this epidemic. However, opioids are just one source of pharmaceutical waste. As people are prescribed various medications for various ailments, they often take this medication for longer than necessary or no longer need it at all. This creates a surplus of unused medications.

Generics are an integral part of the pharmaceutical industry, but these drugs can create a hefty amount of waste. A recent study recommends the use of Pharma Waste Crusher, a device that breaks down old generics into small fragments. The fragments can be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally safe manner.