Medical & Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal for Pharmaceutical Wholesalers

Why DEA-Compliant Disposal Matters in Pharmaceutical Distribution

Whether you're storing pharmaceuticals for retail, hospital, or specialty clients, your warehouse operations and compliance officers must manage:

• Expired medications from inventory turnover or recalls

• Schedule II–V controlled substances

• Customer returns, damaged packaging, and transport loss

• Diversion risks and brand protection concerns

• State and federal audit readiness

Without compliant handling and destruction processes in place, wholesalers risk:

• DEA violations and license suspension

• DOT transport infractions

• FDA scrutiny and customer trust issues

• Environmental fines for improper waste disposal

Easy RX Cycle ensures every pharmaceutical return or destruction event is securely documented, transported, and processed in compliance with DEA, DOT, EPA, and state laws.

What We Help Wholesalers Dispose Of

Expired & Returned Pharmaceuticals

• Rx and OTC medications

• Customer returns from pharmacies, hospitals, or clinics

• Outdated inventory from warehouse shelves

• Recalled or damaged drug lots

DEA-Controlled Substances (Schedules I–V)

• Schedule II–V returns requiring DEA Form 41

• Inventory requiring reverse distribution with DEA Form 222

• Partial quantities and sealed cases

• Expired or discontinued product lines

Non-Hazardous & RCRA Hazardous Waste

• Drugs classified as P- or U-listed (e.g., warfarin, epinephrine)

• Hazardous APIs and solvents

• Packaging waste (blister packs, mislabeled containers)

• Non-recoverable inventory and repackaged goods

Tailored Disposal Services for Wholesalers & 3PLs

Scheduled Pickup Services

• On-site removal of expired, damaged, or returned medications

• Secure, manifested transport of controlled and non-controlled pharmaceuticals

• DEA Form 41 and Form 222 preparation and tracking

• Certificate of Destruction provided for every load

Reverse Distribution Coordination

• Support for warehouse transfers requiring DEA Form 222

• Controlled medication logistics handled with chain-of-custody integrity

• Multi-site reporting and scheduling across regional hubs

• Licensed transporter network with national coverage

Mail-Back Program (Where Applicable)

• Prepaid return kits for low-volume or satellite operations

• DOT-compliant and DEA-approved formats

• Full tracking and Certificate of Destruction included

Who We Serve

We work with:

• National pharmaceutical wholesalers

• Regional and local drug distribution companies

• Third-party logistics (3PL) providers handling Rx fulfillment

• Veterinary and specialty pharmaceutical wholesalers

• Medical product supply chains with Rx components

Whether you manage a 50,000 sq. ft. distribution hub or a specialty channel, we provide solutions scaled to your logistics and compliance needs.

Regulatory Compliance You Can Count On

All waste services are fully compliant with:

• DEA 21 CFR 1317 – Controlled substance destruction requirements

• DEA Form 41 – Non-recoverable medication documentation

• DEA Form 222 – Transfer of Schedule I–II substances

• DOT 49 CFR – Packaging, labeling, and manifesting for transport

• EPA RCRA Subtitle C – Hazardous pharmaceutical waste disposal

• FDA Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA)

• State Board of Pharmacy and environmental regulations

Every service includes a Certificate of Destruction and audit-ready documentation aligned with DEA and state compliance expectations.