Pharmaceutical Waste Handling Procedures
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What is the correct procedure for disposing of controlled drugs?

  • Dispose of them in regular waste bins.
  • Dispose of them according to the related Poison Act under the observation of Drug Enforcement Officers. (correct)
  • Dispose of them in the solid gelatine base waste collection drums.
  • Dispose of them in the liquid waste collection drums.
  • How should solid gelatine base waste from the softgel plant be stored?

  • Stored in open containers without lids.
  • Sealed in large plastic bags and placed in drums with lids. (correct)
  • Dumped in regular waste bins.
  • Sent directly to incineration without storage.
  • What is the correct treatment for fine dust from the exhaust filter bags production and rejected tablets solid waste?

  • Mix them with liquid waste for disposal.
  • Dump them in regular waste bins.
  • Store them in 200L drums as SW405 Pharmaceutical Waste, then send to scheduled waste storage. (correct)
  • Incinerate them on-site immediately.
  • How should liquid waste be managed for disposal?

    <p>Collected and stored in 200L drums for disposal by incineration at Kualiti Alam.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the waste disposal activity be recorded?

    <p>Into Form SU/FC/004.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct procedure for handling solid and liquid wastes according to the text?

    <p>Separately collect solid and liquid wastes in open top drums with covers and clamps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should the transfer to scheduled waste storage area occur according to the text?

    <p>Every Monday and Wednesday</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct method for disposing of HEPA bags filled with steroid powders/granules?

    <p>Place them into plastic bags and dispose of as pharmaceutical waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done before disposing of the transfer pump and extraction pump used during the steroid campaign?

    <p>Replace with new ones, place them in plastic bags, then dispose as pharmaceutical waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct step for handling steroid waste after vacuuming all powders/granules?

    <p>Remove the filter bag from the vacuum, place it in plastic, then dispose in the drum</p> Signup and view all the answers

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