Disposal of medicaments
US10532385B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Composition to aid in the sequestration and/or disposal of unused human or animal pharmaceutical drug or medication. The composition comprises a disposal composition material that contains a gelling or massing agent and optionally other components, and can be in the form of pellets, beads, beadlets, granules, or the like. The disposal composition material can be incorporated into a sachet or other disposal container or its cap to prevent the use of the medicament or the removal/extraction of active agent(s) from a pharmaceutical dosage form intended for disposal, to an appreciable extent and/or rate. With in the disposal agent, or fill material there may also be additional ingredients to promote mixing, sequestration or destruction of the active agent. The disposal composition is contained in a sachet and dispensed with a medicament for use when the patient has finished with the medication and there is material left over for disposal. In addition, the sachet could be made available for use with non-prescription drugs and other materials.
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