The Pharmaceutical Product Stewardship Work Group
Your compliance partner for pharmaceutical takeback solutions.
PPSWG brings together pharmaceutical and sharps producers to support responsible product stewardship. Our mission is to help our members comply with pharmaceutical disposal laws and to make it easier for communities and consumers to dispose of medicines and sharps safely and responsibly.
By The Numbers
of creating, implementing, and operating programs
representing all jurisdictions with operational programs
of regulatory requirements and zero enforcement actions
+ over 250 affiliates and subsidiaries turn to us to meet their objectives of compliance and risk management
Does your company meet the definition of a covered entity?
(Produces, sells, or distributes covered Rx, OTC, or sharps products in jurisdictions with producer-funded mandated take-back programs for pharmaceutical products which generate household waste)
Yes
Your company likely has compliance obligations. There are two options to meet your compliance obligations:
1. Set up own program which meets all requirements of the law/mandate. Or
2. Join a stewardship organization such as PPSWG.
No
Your company likely does not have compliance obligations for which it needs support.
Our Approach:
Member Governed
We are guided by our members, who make decisions on how we achieve compliance.
Non-Profit, Member-Focused
We are a non-profit, member association that allocates surplus revenue back to our members
Full Compliance
We ensure members meet all mandated drug and sharps take-back requirements wherever they operate.
Public Education
We focus public-facing messaging on proper use, storage, and disposal of medicines and sharps through MyOldMeds.com
Cooperative Pricing
We share pricing across all participating companies
Advocacy
We represent member’s interests with regulators and stakeholders.
Expert Guidance
We provide up-to-date information and support on regulatory changes and best practices.
The proper disposal of household unwanted medicine and sharps is essential. Provided by members of PPSWG, MyOldMeds.com is the nation’s most comprehensive resource of drug take-back options with an easy-to-use locator tool that identifies free, easy, and convenient options to dispose of unwanted household medicines properly.