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A cancellation feature (2203) for a pharmaceutical waste disposal assembly (10) having a first surface (2201) and a second surface (2202) can include a first cancellation member (2204) that is secured to the first surface (2204) and a second cancellation member (2205) that is secured to the second s

A cancellation feature (2203) for a pharmaceutical waste disposal assembly (10) having a first surface (2201) and a second surface (2202) can include a first cancellation member (2204) that is secured to the first surface (2204) and a second cancellation member (2205) that is secured to the second surface (2205). The second cancellation member (2205) automatically moves from a pre-engaged configuration that allows engagement with the first cancellation member (2204) to a post-engaged configuration that inhibits engagement with the first cancellation member (2204). The automatic movement occurs after engagement and/or during disengagement between the second cancellation member (2205) and the first cancellation member (2204). The first surface (2201) can form a portion of a receiver that receives pharmaceutical waste, and the second surface (2202) can form a portion of a receiver retainer that retains the receiver. Conversely, the second surface (2202) can form a portion of the receiver and the first surface (2201) can form a portion of the receiver retainer.

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1. A cancellation feature for a pharmaceutical waste disposal assembly, the pharmaceutical waste disposal assembly having a first surface and a second surface, the cancellation feature comprising: a first cancellation member that is secured to the first surface, the first cancellation member includi

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A cancellation feature for a pharmaceutical waste disposal assembly, the pharmaceutical waste disposal assembly having a first surface and a second surface, the cancellation feature comprising: a first cancellation member that is secured to the first surface, the first cancellation member including a first member node that cantilevers away from the first surface; anda second cancellation member that is secured to the second surface, the second cancellation member automatically moving from (i) an engaged configuration wherein the second cancellation member is engaged with the first cancellation member to (ii) a post-engaged configuration that inhibits engagement with the first cancellation member, the automatic movement occurring when the second cancellation member and the first cancellation member are disengaged from one another, the second cancellation member including a second member body having a second member aperture that receives the first member node, the second member body forming a body recess, and wherein when the second cancellation member is in the engaged configuration, the first member node extends fully through the second member aperture and into the body recess, wherein the second cancellation member is inhibited from being moved from the post-engaged configuration to the engaged configuration, and wherein when the second cancellation member is in the post-engaged configuration, the first member node is inhibited from extending fully through the second member aperture and into the body recess. 2. The cancellation feature of claim 1, wherein the second cancellation member further includes a blocker and a valve, wherein when the second cancellation member is in a pre-engaged configuration the blocker is positioned adjacent to the second member aperture, and wherein when the second cancellation member is in the post-engaged configuration the valve is positioned adjacent to the second member aperture. 3. A cancellation feature for a pharmaceutical waste disposal assembly, the pharmaceutical waste disposal assembly having a first surface and a second surface, the cancellation feature comprising: a first cancellation member that is secured to the first surface, the first cancellation member including a first member node that cantilevers away from the first surface; anda second cancellation member that is secured to the second surface, the second cancellation member including (a) a second member body, (b) a blocker, (c) a valve, and (d) a resilient member, the second member body having a second member aperture that receives the first member node, the second member body forming a body recess wherein the blocker, the valve and the resilient member are positioned substantially within the body recess; the second cancellation member automatically moving from (i) a pre-engaged configuration that allows engagement with the first cancellation member to (ii) a post-engaged configuration that inhibits engagement with the first cancellation member due to engagement and subsequent disengagement between the second cancellation member and the first cancellation member, wherein the second cancellation member is inhibited from being moved from the post-engaged configuration to the pre-engaged configuration, wherein when the second cancellation member is in the pre-engaged configuration the blocker is positioned adjacent to the second member aperture and the first member node can extend fully through the second member aperture and into the body recess, and wherein when the first member node extends fully through the second member aperture and into the body recess, the first member node contacts the blocker and moves the blocker away from the second member aperture and the resilient member moves the valve so that when the second cancellation member is in the post-engaged configuration the valve is positioned adjacent to the second member aperture; andwherein one of the first surface and the second surface forms a portion of a receiver that receives pharmaceutical waste, and wherein the other of the first surface and the second surface forms a portion of a receiver retainer that retains the receiver. 4. The cancellation feature of claim 3 wherein when the second cancellation member is in the pre-engaged configuration, the first member node can extend fully through the second member aperture and into the body recess; and wherein when the second cancellation member is in the post-engaged configuration, the first member node is inhibited from extending fully through the second member aperture and into the body recess. 5. A pharmaceutical waste disposal assembly comprising a receiver that receives pharmaceutical waste, a receiver retainer that retains the receiver, and the cancellation feature of claim 3. 6. A cancellation feature for a pharmaceutical waste disposal assembly, the pharmaceutical waste disposal assembly having a first surface and a second surface, the cancellation feature comprising: a first cancellation member that is secured to the first surface, the first cancellation member including a first member node that cantilevers away from the first surface; anda second cancellation member that is secured to the second surface, the second cancellation member automatically moving from (i) an engaged configuration wherein the second cancellation member is engaged with the first cancellation member to (ii) a post-engaged configuration that inhibits engagement with the first cancellation member, the automatic movement occurring when the second cancellation member and the first cancellation member are disengaged from one another, the second cancellation member including (a) a blocker, (b) a valve, and (c) a second member body having a second member aperture that receives the first member node, the second member body forming a body recess, wherein when the second cancellation member is in a pre-engaged configuration the blocker is positioned adjacent to the second member aperture, and when the second cancellation member is in the post-engaged configuration the valve is positioned adjacent to the second member aperture, and wherein the second cancellation member is inhibited from being moved from the post-engaged configuration to the engaged configuration. 7. The cancellation feature of claim 6 wherein when the second cancellation member is in the pre-engaged configuration, the first member node can extend fully through the second member aperture and into the body recess, and wherein when the first member node extends fully through the second member aperture and into the body recess, the first member node contacts the blocker and moves the blocker away from the second member aperture. 8. The cancellation feature of claim 7 wherein the second cancellation member further includes a resilient member that moves the valve to be positioned adjacent to the second member aperture subsequent to the first member node moving the blocker away from the second member aperture. 9. The cancellation feature of claim 6 wherein the first surface forms a portion of a receiver that receives pharmaceutical waste. 10. The cancellation feature of claim 9 wherein the second surface forms a portion of a receiver retainer that retains the receiver. 11. The cancellation feature of claim 6 wherein the second surface forms a portion of a receiver that receives pharmaceutical waste. 12. The cancellation feature of claim 11 wherein the first surface forms a portion of a receiver retainer that retains the receiver. 13. The cancellation feature of claim 6 wherein the first cancellation member further includes a first member base that is secured to the first surface, and wherein the first member node cantilevers away from the first member base. 14. The cancellation feature of claim 13 wherein the first member node is secured to the first member base. 15. The cancellation feature of claim 13 wherein the first member node is integrally formed with the first member base. 16. The cancellation feature of claim 6 wherein the second member body includes a front that is positioned spaced apart from the second surface, and wherein the second member aperture extends through the front of the second member body. 17. The cancellation feature of claim 8 wherein the blocker, the valve and the resilient member are positioned substantially within the body recess. 18. The cancellation feature of claim 6 wherein when the second cancellation member is in the engaged configuration, the first member node extends fully through the second member aperture and into the body recess. 19. The cancellation feature of claim 18 wherein when the second cancellation member is in the post-engaged configuration, the first member node is inhibited from extending fully through the second member aperture and into the body recess. 20. A pharmaceutical waste disposal assembly comprising a receiver that receives pharmaceutical waste, a receiver retainer that retains the receiver, and the cancellation feature of claim 6.