A.C.P.E. #0056-9999-13-091-H04-P

Designed for pharmacists, this self-paced, knowledge-based course will explore why pharmaceuticals in the environment is an emerging issue of concern.

Learning Objectives:

After attending this program, the participant should be able to:

1. Describe why pharmaceuticals in the environment is an emerging issue of concern
2. Characterize at least two different types of pharmaceutical waste, especially hazardous pharmaceutical waste
3. Identify the authorities (at least 3) who regulate waste at the local, state, and federal government as well as other organizations who have a role in waste disposal including Joint Commission
4. Explain what happens to this waste and its effect on the environment

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Release date: March 1, 2013.