Medical & Pharmaceutical Waste Solutions for Hospice Providers

Why Waste Disposal Compliance Matters in Hospice Care

Hospice care often involves the administration of powerful, DEA-regulated medications like:

• Schedule II opioids (e.g., morphine, hydromorphone, oxycodone)

• Schedule III–V sedatives, antipsychotics, and anti-nausea agents

• Injectable, topical, oral, and patch-based pharmaceuticals

• Controlled and non-controlled meds left behind after death

These substances, if left unsecured or improperly destroyed, can result in:

• DEA violations and fines for noncompliant handling

• Diversion risks in home settings

• Improper storage or disposal by family members or caregivers

• State hospice agency or Board of Pharmacy audits

Easy RX Cycle simplifies the process with solutions that meet DEA, DOT, OSHA, EPA, and state hospice care regulations.

What We Help Hospice Providers Dispose Of

We offer compliant disposal of:

Controlled Substances (Schedule I–V)

• Expired or unused opioids, sedatives, and other Schedule II–V drugs

• Partially administered medications

• Residual medications following patient death

• DEA Form 41 support and secure mail-back or pickup solutions

• DEA Form 222 support for Schedule I–II transfer if required

Non-Controlled Pharmaceuticals

• Expired non-scheduled prescription drugs

• Over-the-counter and supportive care medications

• Oral, liquid, topical, or compounded hospice-specific drugs

Sharps & Biohazardous Waste

• Used needles, syringes, and lancets

• Blood-contaminated dressings and PPE

• In-home waste from portable or traveling hospice staff

Hospice Disposal Options — Mail-Back and Pickup Services

Hospice programs need flexible, low-disruption services. Easy RX Cycle delivers both.

Mail-Back Kits

• DEA- and DOT-compliant, tamper-evident kits

• Designed for in-home nurses, mobile hospice teams, and family returns

• Accept controlled and non-controlled substances

• DEA Form 41 assistance included

• Certificate of Destruction issued digitally

• Ideal for home settings and patient discharge processes

Scheduled Pickup

• For inpatient hospice centers or high-volume hospice operations

• Removal of all pharmaceutical and medical waste

• Chain-of-custody documentation and secure transport

• DEA Form 41 and Form 222 processing

• Flexible frequency based on patient volume and inventory turnover

We help hospice providers streamline waste compliance without disrupting care delivery.

Who We Serve

Our tailored services support:

• In-home hospice care organizations

• Residential and inpatient hospice facilities

• Hospital-based palliative care programs

• Hospice overlay services in long-term care

• Community-based and faith-based hospice groups

• Home infusion hospice partners

• Visiting nurses, mobile hospice RNs, and support teams

Whether you're serving five patients or 5,000, Easy RX Cycle provides scalable compliance support for your medication and medical waste disposal needs.

Regulatory Compliance for Hospice Medication Disposal

Easy RX Cycle ensures your facility or staff complies with:

• DEA 21 CFR 1317.90–1317.95 for controlled substance destruction

• DEA Form 41 for Schedule I–V non-recoverable drugs

• DEA Form 222 for Schedule I–II transfers (if needed)

• DOT 49 CFR Part 173 for transport of pharmaceutical waste

• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 for sharps and biohazardous waste

• EPA RCRA Subtitle C and state environmental guidelines

• State hospice licensing and medication destruction protocols

We provide every client with Certificates of Destruction, audit support, and optional SOP and training resources for hospice staff.