Is Rituximab Considered Hazardous? Understanding Its Safety Profile and Classification
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) officially removed rituximab from its list of hazardous drugs in 2014, a significant reclassification that clarified the safety profile for healthcare workers. This shift in classification stemmed from a re-evaluation of how monoclonal antibodies like rituximab operate compared to traditional cytotoxic agents, even as stringent handling precautions are still necessary for administration.
