| Recycling expensive medication: why not? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15266231 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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New (and proposed) advances in packaging, preserving, labeling, and verifying product integrity of individual tablets and capsules may allow for the recycling of certain expensive medicines. Previously sold, but unused, medication, if brought back to special pharmacies for resale or donation, may provide a low-cost source of patent-protected medicines. Benefits of such a program go beyond simply providing affordable medication to the poor. This article suggests that medicine recycling may be a possibility (especially if manufacturers are mandated to blister-package and bar-code individual tablets and capsules). This early discussion of medication recycling identifies relevant issues, such as: need, rationale, existing programs, available supplies, expiration dates, new technology for ensuring safety and potency, environmental impact, public health benefits, program focus, program structure, and liability. |
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Authors:
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Jay M Pomerantz |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review Date: 2004-04-23 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: MedGenMed : Medscape general medicine Volume: 6 ISSN: 1531-0132 ISO Abbreviation: MedGenMed Publication Date: 2004 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-07-21 Completed Date: 2007-09-27 Revised Date: 2010-09-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100894134 Medline TA: MedGenMed Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. jayp@map.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Costs and Cost Analysis Drug Industry Pharmaceutical Preparations / economics, supply & distribution* |
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0/Pharmaceutical Preparations |
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