Suffield Becomes First Connecticut Town to Send Drug Disposal Kits to Every Home
In partnership with the Governor’s Prevention Partnership, the program will mail a Deterra drug deactivation pouch to every household in Suffield. The town used opioid settlement funds to purchase the pouches, which allow residents to safely deactivate and dispose of unused or expired medications at home, helping prevent misuse and accidental exposure.
The True Cost of Medication Diversion: How Point-of-Use Drug Deactivation Supports Safer Disposal
The healthcare industry faces a critical challenge that extends far beyond the pharmacy counter or the patient’s bedside: the ongoing risk of medication diversion. When unused, unwanted, or expired prescriptions remain accessible in homes, clinical settings, or care facilities, they can create opportunities for accidental ingestion, unauthorized access, or misuse. The consequences of medication diversion […]
Propofol Wasting in Clinical Settings: Reducing Risk and Improving Compliance
Propofol wasting is a routine but high-volume challenge across hospitals, surgical centers, and procedural environments. Used widely for sedation and anesthesia, propofol is frequently drawn in quantities that exceed what is ultimately administered. The remaining medication must be safely managed, documented, and disposed of in accordance with facility protocols and regulatory expectations. While the process […]
Chemical Solvents vs. Carbon Deactivation: What Facilities Should Know Before Choosing a Disposal System
Healthcare facilities, pharmacies, and treatment centers face a relentless and critical challenge: safely managing leftover, expired, and unused medications. When evaluating safe medication disposal solutions to handle this ongoing task, compliance officers and facility operators inevitably encounter a vital comparison: chemical solvents vs. carbon deactivation. The choice between these two proper drug disposal methods dictates […]
Goldfinch Health Unveils Reimagined ‘Prepared for Surgery Tool Kit’ to Elevate Patient Recovery Experience
Goldfinch Health, a leader in surgical optimization and recovery, today announced the launch of its updated Prepared for Surgery Tool Kit. This updated suite of resources is designed to bridge the gap between clinical care and the home environment, offering patients a more organized, accessible, and tech-enabled path to healing.
Fentanyl Patch Disposal and Controlled Substance Deactivation: What Every Healthcare Facility Needs to Know
Healthcare facilities, pharmacies, and hospice providers face an increasingly complex challenge when it comes to managing high-potency controlled substances at the end of their lifecycle. Fentanyl patches, liquid opioids, and similar medications require far more than standard disposal processes. Without proper deactivation, they introduce a serious and often underestimated risk across compliance, safety, and environmental […]
Inmar Intelligence Partners with Deterra to Expand Safe Medication Deactivation and Disposal
Inmar Intelligence and Deterra partner to expand safe medication disposal, helping hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and community programs permanently deactivate unused medications.
Streamlining Drug Deactivation for Long-Term Care and Hospice Compliance
Streamlining Drug Deactivation for Long-Term Care and Hospice Compliance Long-term care (LTC) and hospice facilities manage a complex array of powerful medications, including highly controlled substances used for pain management and palliative care. When a patient’s treatment changes or they pass away, facilities are suddenly left with a surplus of highly potent, unused pharmaceuticals. Managing […]
Multi-Purpose Container How To
This video provides a quick overview of how to use the Deterra® Multi-Purpose Container, demonstrating the simple steps for safely and responsibly disposing of unused or expired medications.
Liquids Only How To
This video provides a quick overview of how to use the Deterra® Liquids-Only Container, demonstrating the simple steps for safely