Deriving Value from Your Pharma Take-Back Program Leo Raudys Vice President, Program Development ReturnMeds is a subsidiary of Call2Recycle, North America’s first and largest consumer battery stewardship organization, offering a no-cost collection program. 34,000 collections sites including municipalities, businesses, retailers, etc. collected over 100 million pounds of batteries and cellphones since inception

Pharmaceutical Take-back… What Does the Landscape Look Like? Product stewardship is on the rise across multiple industries from batteries to electronics, to unused medicines Recent local government rulings are requiring prescription drug manufacturers that sell drugs to fund take-back programs New DEA regulations support this trend The pharmaceutical industry is facing similar challenges that battery and electronics manufacturers have faced for the past two decades. Counties like Alameda and King require both brand name and generic companies, to operate and finance product stewardship programs that provide for the collection, transportation and disposal of unwanted drugs, regardless of who made them. Through a combination of regulatory legislation, voluntary compliance and environmental conservation, battery and electronic industries have been able to develop successful take-back programs that embrace the needs of the government, consumers and the industry.

Pharmaceutical Take-back Challenges Regulatory Challenges New DEA regulation State pharmacy boards Household hazardous waste management Reverse logistics Program Challenges Operational complexity Uncertain cost structures

Pharmaceutical Take Back Benefits Collection sites set up at local pharmacies and law enforcement sites Collections projected at 77,400 pounds by the end of 2016 in King County Adds foot traffic to retail collection sites User-friendly and safe receptacles for confidential drop-offs Strengthened community relations for collection sites Submitted a plan to King County which is in review. Minimal interruption: Seamless Ops Collection Receptacles: Compliant and secure transport and disposal Community Relations: Take-back events, media outreach resulting in extensive coverage, development of educational material and promotion, as appropriate

Core Competencies for a Successful Take-back Program Deep knowledge of regulatory safety and compliance and complex processes Robust collection network and collaborative approach to achieve greater accessibility Positively managing stakeholder relationships Highly cost effective and directed public communications Overall, it’s a huge collaborative effort. Transition to ReturnMeds.

Future Growth County ordinances Replicability King County County ordinances Replicability Scale will drive costs down Alameda County

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