Pharmacolog i Uppsala AB (publ) announced that WasteLogâ„¢, used for drug diversion prevention, has been installed at several renowned hospitals throughout the United States. Each year, medication errors in healthcare cause costs of over USD 10 billion in the United States and Europe. Furthermore, thefts of controlled substances are a major problem in the American market and part of the opioid crisis, which overall results in damages with an estimated annual cost of USD 78.5 billion.

The DEA and other law enforcement agencies are increasingly investigating healthcare providers and pharmacies to identify cases of drug diversion, which can result in significant fines. As a result, it is becoming more crucial for healthcare providers to take further steps to prevent and detect drug diversion in their facilities. Pharmacolog's WasteLogâ„¢ provides a secure tool which helps healthcare facilities to achieve their goal.

Pharmacolog's strategic partner in the United States, Codonics, installed a WasteLogâ„¢ system at one of the most prestigious hospitals on the east coast in April and waste screening has seamlessly been integrated in their drug diversion prevention program. To date, more than 400 measurements have been performed in their pursuit to detect and deter diversion. During the next couple of months, Codonics will install a number of WasteLogâ„¢ systems sold to renowned hospitals across the US known for specialties in oncology, pediatrics, and cardiology as well as several University Hospitals.

Due to the sensitive nature of drug diversion and the tragic consequences it sometimes entails, Pharmacolog and Codonics are unable to disclose the identity of the majority of hospitals since they wish to remain confidential.