PharmEcology® Re-categorizes Bracco's Barium Sulfate Contrast Medium
Effective immediately, PharmEcology has re-categorized most of Bracco Diagnostics' barium sulfate contrast medium products. Based upon the latest information we have received from Bracco Diagnostics, PharmEcology now recommends that these products be disposed of as non-hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
Bracco Diagnostics is the leading supplier of oral barium sulfate contrast medium used for gastrointestinal radiology. Bracco's products include the Readi-Cat® family of barium smoothies and many other products containing high levels of barium sulfate. Until now, PharmEcology has recommended that these products be disposed of as hazardous waste under RCRA due to their high barium content. However, Bracco has completed leaching tests for these products and the results confirm that the level of barium released to the environment fall below the EPA's threshold of 100mg/liter for barium.
For the actual test results and disposal recommendations for specific Bracco products, including the older E-Z-EM products acquired by Bracco several years ago, PharmEcology's customers should refer to the PharmE® Waste Wizard.
If you have any additional questions about disposal of the any pharmaceutical waste or if you have any questions about managing your pharmaceutical waste, please contact us at info@pharmecology.com, call us at 877-247-7430, or visit our web site at www.pharmecology.com.
- Posted: October 24, 2011
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