About PPSWG
A membership association for pharmaceutical and sharps producers navigating take-back legislation.
PPSWG is a 501©(6) tax-exempt, non-profit association that was founded to bring together producers of branded and generic prescription and non-prescription pharmaceuticals and sharps to address household take-back laws.
We coordinate industry efforts and strategies for compliance, offer legislative and regulatory updates, and provide expert guidance for stewardship programs. MED-Project serves as the stewardship organization designated by PPSWG members to implement and operate mandated take-back programs.
As the recognized authority on household pharmaceutical and sharps take-back, PPSWG supports member compliance, helps contain costs, and advances education on safe, responsible disposal options.
Mission & Vision
Mission: Provide infrastructure, guidance, and subject matter expertise to support member compliance and improve awareness of existing pharmaceutical disposal options.
Vision: Facilitate the appropriate and efficient disposal of unwanted household medicines and sharps.
Governance & Structure
PPSWG Members
Make up PPSWG
PPSWG
is a membership association which develops strategies to address household pharmaceutical products and sharps take-back laws.
The PPSWG Board of Directors
is elected by the PPSWG membership and made up of PPSWG members.
MED-Project
serves as the stewardship organization designated by PPSWG producers to implement and operate mandated take-back programs.
The MED-Project Board of Directors
is appointed by the PPSWG Board of Directors and made up on PPSWG members.
Become an Affinity Partner
PPSWG’s Affinity Partnership Program is designed to promote mutually beneficial partnerships with select pharmaceutical company vendors. Through this program, PPSWG forms strategic partnerships with a limited number of targeted vendors to provide enhanced offerings to PPSWG members and facilitate PPSWG member operations by providing easy access to high-value services.
Current Affinity Partners:
CLYDE Group
CLYDE is an impact-driven communications and public affairs agency at the forefront of shaping reputation through AI, using their proprietary GenSights tool.
Direct Relief
Direct Relief improves the health and lives of millions of people affected by poverty or emergency situations by mobilizing and providing medical resources needed for their care.
Interested in becoming a PPSWG Affinity Partner? Contact Christina McGrath.
Who We Are
Staff
Executive Team:
Executive Director – Irina Butler
Deputy Executive Director – John Gay
Membership Team:
VP Membership – Christina McGrath
Membership Manager – Phylicia Ross
Compliance Team:
VP of Compliance – Merlin Brittenham
Senior Director of Compliance – Briana Willingham
Senior Compliance Manager – Kassidy Davis
Compliance Manager – Megan Salo
Finance Team:
VP of Finance – Melissa LeTendre
Finance Manager – Ama Akuffo
Finance Manager – Josie Quansah
Legislative & Regulatory Team:
VP of Legislative & Regulatory Affairs – John Gay
Communications Team:
VP of Communications – Christina McGrath
Communications Manager – Megan Salo
Operations Team:
Senior Director of Operations – Kassidy Davis
Technology and Information Systems Team:
Director of Technology & Information Systems – Brian Wright
Legal Team:
VP of Legal and Compliance – Merlin Brittenham
PPSWG Board of Directors
Matthew Badalucco – Chair
Merck & Co. Inc.
Kate Kulesher – Past Chair
Sandoz, Inc.
Colin Chiles
Mylan, Inc.
Todd Davidson
Bristol Myers Squibb
Josh Decktor
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Kevin Eckerle
Bayer HealthCare LLC
Matthew Shapiro
embecta
Travis Shaw
Owen Mumford USA, Inc.
Our Members
350+ pharmaceutical companies turn to PPSWG for their compliance needs.