The Drug Behind Every Procedure

Propofol (brand name Diprivan®) is one of the most widely administered drugs in modern medicine. Used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia, procedural sedation, and ICU sedation, it flows through virtually every operating room, endoscopy suite, and critical care unit in the country.

But propofol is not like other controlled substances. It is a lipid emulsion — a milky-white, oil-in-water injectable that behaves fundamentally differently from solid oral medications in waste containers. That distinction matters enormously when it comes to destruction, diversion prevention, and the performance of the system your facility is relying on. Read More >