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Parenteral packaging waste reduction.

B W Baetz1

  • 1Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario.

The Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
|August 1, 1990
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Pharmaceutical waste poses environmental risks. Evaluating single-use parenteral containers shows plastic vials offer better waste reduction potential than glass through incineration and recycling.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Pharmaceutical Science
  • Waste Management

Background:

  • Pharmaceutical product consumption generates waste with significant environmental impact.
  • Current disposal methods like incineration and landfilling contribute to pollution.
  • Hospital purchasing decisions often overlook waste management implications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To initiate dialogue among hospital pharmacists and purchasing managers on pharmaceutical waste management.
  • To evaluate waste reduction strategies for pharmaceutical products, focusing on container and packaging materials.
  • To highlight the environmental impact of pharmaceutical waste in healthcare settings.

Main Methods:

  • Case study analysis of commercially available "single use" parenteral products.

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  • Evaluation of waste reduction potential for both product containers and their packaging.
  • Comparison of glass vials versus plastic vials regarding incinerability and recyclability.

    • Main Results:

    • Glass vials are non-incinerable and currently non-recyclable due to borosilicate glass properties.
    • Plastic vials present potential for both incineration and recycling.
    • Packaging quantities per unit container are significantly lower for plastic vials.
    • Packaging quantities vary measurably between manufacturers for the same container material.

    Conclusions:

    • Waste reduction potential should be a key criterion in selecting pharmaceutical products for hospital use.
    • Transitioning to more recyclable and incinerable materials like plastic vials can mitigate environmental impact.
    • Further discussion and integration of waste management into purchasing decisions are necessary for sustainable healthcare practices.