• Stored separately in pharmacy. • Drugs are transported in plastic bags/designated transport containers labeled with sticker indicating CHEMOTHERAPY DRUG.
Per policy, these hazardous drugs have special waste requirements.
Generic (Brand)
Waste Requirements
valrubicin (Valstar)
If > 3% by weight of drug remains ⇒ BLACK BUCKET Trace amounts/uncontaminated PPE ⇒ YELLOW BUCKET
USP <800> Hazardous Drugs
Per Policy, these drugs have special handling requirements (any drug with an "AOR" is exempt from these requirements under normal circumstances).
generic (Brand) Route
Relative Risk Level
AOR?
NIOSH 2024 Table
MSHI?↑
Warnings
valrubicin (Valstar) PO
High
N/A
1↑
Yes
NIOSH Supplemental information (2016): N/A FDA Pregancy Category C: Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks;
Last updated: May. 29, 2025
Hazard.Drug Handling(USP 800) USP<800> Hazardous Drug
• Drugs are transported in plastic bags/designated transport containers labeled with sticker indicating CHEMOTHERAPY DRUG.
Trace amounts/uncontaminated PPE ⇒ YELLOW BUCKET