What is a potentially creditable dangerous waste pharmaceutical?
A prescription dangerous waste pharmaceutical that has a reasonable expectation to receive manufacturer credit and is in original manufacturer packaging, undispensed, and unexpired or less than one year past expiration date.
This term does not include evaluated dangerous waste pharmaceuticals or nonprescription pharmaceuticals including, but not limited to, over-the-counter drugs, homeopathic drugs, and dietary supplements.
Using reverse distributors for potentially creditable dangerous waste pharmaceuticals
Any health care facility may send potentially creditable dangerous waste pharmaceuticals to reverse distributors provided you have a reasonable expectation of credit.
- Do not send noncreditable dangerous waste pharmaceuticals to a reverse distributor.
It is your responsibility to verify that your reverse distributor:
- Has an active EPA/State ID Number
AND
- Is regulated under one of the following:
- WAC 173-303-555
- RCRA subpart P
- Equivalent out-of-state dangerous waste pharmaceuticals regulations
Receipt confirmation
Reverse distributors must confirm receipt of delivery of the potentially creditable dangerous waste pharmaceuticals shipment. If you do not receive confirmation within 35 calendar days, you must contact the carrier and the receiving facility to determine the status.
Recordkeeping
If your facility uses a reverse distributor for potentially creditable dangerous waste pharmaceuticals, you must keep paper or electronic records for each shipment for at least five years from the date of shipment.
The records must:
- Confirm delivery.
- Be prepared according to USDOT regulation 49 C.F.R. Part 172, when applicable.
- Be readily available upon request by a compliance inspector.