Section 2 — Transport of cytotoxics
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Section 2 — Transport of cytotoxics SAGE Publications, Inc.2007DOI: 10.1177/10781552070130030103 All cytotoxic drugs should be packaged, stored and transported in such a way as to prevent damage and subsequent contamination of the environment, the drug itself, and all personnel involved in the routine handling and transportation of these drugs. Transportation must be in accordance with all local, state, provincial or federal legislation concern- ing the transport of hazardous agents. The transport of cytotoxics may be considered in terms of the external transport from drug suppliers, the internal transport of commercial product within the institu- tion, and finally the transport within the institution of the compounded admixture. For transportation of cytotoxic waste, see Section 15. 2.1 External transport from supplier 2.1.1 Primary containers Primary containers and shelf cartons should be designed to minimise the risk of breakage by using break resistant materials. This includes vials manufactured from an unbreakable plastic material, glass vials provided in specially designed outer plastic containers, or glass vials over-wrapped in plastic to prevent contamination in the event of breakage of the glass. Pharmacy departments should preferentially purchase products manufactured in this way. 2.1.2 Packaging To prevent damage to the primary containers, all products for