Question

You are asked to complete the weekly StrongPak Scan. It contains several loose pills, unwanted bulk chemicals, and expired amber vials. How will you know when to scan the items.

Answer 1

Answer:

If you have not been trained to process damages / final disposition items and you need to dispose of Front Store items that may be considered hazardous waste, you must contact the Manager-on-Duty.

If you have been trained and assigned, you should be able to read product labels to determine if a product may be considered hazardous waste when scanning.

Moreso, if in doubt and If someone is not available to answer your question about a waste, you should immediately place the item in a StrongPak self-sealing bag and set it aside in the damages processing area until a properly trained person can make a hazardous waste determination.

Every drug sales outlet uses a waste management program to properly manage hazardous waste until it is picked up by Stericycle for disposal at a licensed facility.

Also, check for the 2 x 2 Returns Window, to determine if an expired bottle of a drug could be returned.