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How Hospitals Dispose of Controlled Substances

The management, segregation, and ultimate disposal of controlled substances in hospitals is subject to rigorous federal, state, and environmental statutory oversight. Improper disposal creates severe regulatory liability under federal law, introduces acute risks of drug diversion, and presents grave environmental…