Potential Patchwork Of Local Drug Take-Back Programs Poses Problem For OTC Firms

Consumer products group backs litigation challenging drug take-back requirements to help stave off a patchwork of similar programs. Consumer education requires “a long-term commitment and won't be cheap,” but the OTC industry “can push back against more onerous mandates, says CHPA chief Scott Melville.

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association is developing consumer education on proper disposal of medicines in response to the growing potential that local governments will require industry-funded drug take-back programs.

The trade group also backs litigation challenging drug take-back requirements to help stave off a patchwork of programs that could crop up nationwide, President and CEO Scott

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