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About PPSWG
PPSWG is a membership association for pharmaceutical and sharps producers navigating product take-back legislation.
We bring together producers to address take-back laws.
PPSWG is a 501(c)(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 take-back laws for home-generated drugs and sharps.
We oversee the implementation and operation of take-back programs.
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.
We provide support for our members’ compliance needs.
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.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide infrastructure, guidance, and subject matter expertise to support member compliance and improve awareness of existing pharmaceutical disposal options.
Our Members
380+ pharmaceutical companies and their hundreds of affiliates turn to PPSWG for their compliance needs. Our members include producers, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, re-packagers, affiliated marketers, and more; with portfolios including Rx and OTC branded and generic products, sharps devices, and private label products.
Our Structure
We are a member-driven, member-directed association.
PPSWG was founded in 2014 by a group of pharmaceutical manufacturers looking to comply with take-back mandates while keeping governance and cost control in the hands of their industry.
Today, we are still governed by a member-comprised and member-elected Board of Directors, and each of our member companies has the right to vote on key decisions impacting the organization.
PPSWG Member Companies
PPSWG member companies elect the Board of Directors, and provide strategic input to the Board and organization via member committees. Each member company is eligible to vote on key decisions impacting the organization.
PPSWG Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is elected by the PPSWG membership, and made up of representatives from PPSWG member companies. The Board provides oversight of PPSWG and elects the MED-Project Board of Directors.
MED-Project Board of Directors
Our program operator, MED-Project, is governed by a separate Board of Directors, also elected by the PPSWG membership and made up of representatives from PPSWG member companies. The MED-Project Board provides oversight of MED-Project’s activities.
PPSWG Stewardship Org
PPSWG serves as a Stewardship Organization and membership association that develops strategies and provides services to help our members comply with household pharmaceutical products and sharps take-back laws in the U.S.
MED-Project Program Operator
MED-Project serves as the program operator designated by PPSWG producers to implement and operate mandated take-back programs.
MED‑Project provides for the collection and disposal of unwanted pharmaceutical products from households as mandated by legislation.Their collection and disposal services provide patients with the ability to safely dispose of unwanted medicines and sharps.
Affinity Partnership Program
Promoting mutually beneficial partnerships with select pharmaceutical company vendors.
Through our Affinity Partnership 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.
If you are a vendor company providing services to the pharmaceutical industry and are interested in learning more about this program, please contact us.
Current Affinity Partners
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.
Pureway
PureWay Compliance supports pharmaceutical companies with safe, compliant mail-back disposal programs designed for patients using self-injecting medications.