Transcript Lessons Learned from the Reverse Distribution Industry and
Lessons Learned from the Reverse Distribution Industry and Implications for National Consumer Take-Back Programs 5th Annual Maine Benzodiazepine Study Group Conference & 4th Annual Unused Drug Return Conference Improving Patient Safety through Informed Medication Prescribing and Disposal Practices November 1, 2007 Portland, Maine Mark Harvey Director of Operations EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp.
© 2007 EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp.
Industry Overview
• What is a Reverse Distributor?
– Returning Potentially Creditable Pharmaceuticals – Waste Determination and Management at Reverse Distributor’s Facility – Assisting Current Customers in Waste Management and Education by: • Initial training of Pharmacy staff by Reverse Distributor personnel • Processing report data that includes reasons for credit ineligibility • Non-compliance incident reports
Regulatory Challenges
– DEA: • Memorandum of Understanding • Allow Bay Area pilot program – USPS: • Packaging & Labeling • Acceptable Materials – State: • MWMA (Medical Waste Management Act) • LTC Homes • SB966 (signed by Governor Schwarzenegger)
Differing Opinions
– Materials Collected: • Non-Controlled Substances • Controlled Substances • Medical Waste – Type Of Program: • Drop-Off vs. Mail-Back – Type Of Treatment: • Incineration • Hazardous Waste Treatment
Financing
– Who?: • Consumers?
• Waste Water Agencies?
• Retailers?
• Insurance Companies?
• Local, State or Federal Government?
• Manufacturers?
– How?: • Surcharge On Prescriptions?
• Higher Utility Bills?
• Higher Insurance Rates?
• Higher Taxes?
– How Much?: • Per Pound?
• Per Script?
• Per Mailer?
Implications
–Reduces Teen Pharming –Increases Patient Safety –Environmental Impact –Child and Elder Safety
Partnerships
– Waste Water Agencies – City and State Government – County Health – Public/Private Organizations – BAPPG – EPA – USPS – DEA – DHS – DTSC
(Bay Area Pollution Prevention Group)
– Save The Bay (NGO) – Pharmacies
Questions?
Mark Harvey Director of Operations 48021 Warm Springs Blvd Fremont, CA 94539 Phone: 510-933-0936 Email: [email protected]