A Reverse Distribution Perspective Of The Issues Of Pharmaceutical Collection The 1st National Pharmaceutical Product Stewardship Dialogue Meeting June 19 th, 2008 Sacramento, California Mark Harvey Director of Operations EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp. © 2008 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

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 (Bay Area Pollution Prevention Group) –Save The Bay (NGO) –Pharmacies –EPA –USPS –DEA –DPH –DTSC

Questions? Mark Harvey Director of Operations Warm Springs Blvd Fremont, CA Phone: