Proper disposal of pharmaceutical waste is critical to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental protection. Waste Management’s PharmE® Waste Wizard® is a web-based platform designed to help pharmacies accurately identify and categorize pharmaceutical waste in accordance with both federal and state-level regulations. The system provides real-time guidance for handling drugs under the EPA’s Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) as well as stricter state-specific hazardous waste definitions helping pharmacy teams ensure their disposal practices remain compliant as regulations evolve.
The platform supports more than 350,000 pharmaceutical products and allows users to search by NDC number, product name, generic name, or ingredient. In addition to disposal recommendations, the tool flags OSHA hazardous materials using NIOSH alerts and integrates state-specific waste classification guidance. This makes it an essential tool for hospital, retail, and long-term care pharmacies managing both formulary and non-formulary items, including new drugs, samples, and contract changes.
Key features include:
- Comprehensive search capabilities for over 350,000 drug products
- Hazardous waste guidance based on federal and applicable state regulations
- Identification of OSHA/NIOSH hazardous materials
- Regular updates averaging 1,500 new products per month
- Clear waste stream recommendations to support safe, compliant disposal
PharmE® Waste Wizard® empowers pharmacies to make informed decisions about pharmaceutical waste handling, reduce regulatory risk, and stay current with changing compliance requirements.
