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AbbVie-Pharmaceutical-Waste-2017
BE IT RESOLVED: Shareowners of AbbVie request that the board of directors issue a report, at reasonable expense and excluding proprietary information, reviewing the company’s existing policies for safe disposition by users of prescription drugs … MORE
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Johnson-and-Johnson-Pharmaceutical-Disposal-2017
RESOLVED: Shareowners of Johnson & Johnson request that the board of directors issue a report, at reasonable expense and excluding proprietary information, reviewing the company’s existing policies for safe disposition by users of prescription drugs … MORE
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Pfizer-Pharmaceutical-Waste-2017
RESOLVED: Shareowners of Pfizer request that the board of directors issue a report, at reasonable expense and excluding proprietary information, reviewing the company’s existing policies for safe disposition by users of prescription drugs to prevent … MORE
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Big Pharma Under Pressure to Pay For Drug Take-Back Programs
Fortune – April 30, 2016 – More laws requiring Big Pharma to take financial responsibility. On Saturday, April 30, the Drug Enforcement Agency calls on Americans to “safely” dispose of unused and unwanted medications. As part of the National Prescription Drug Take-Back … MORE
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Non-profit Urges Big Pharma to Take Responsibility for Drug Take Back Programs
BioPharma DIVE – April 27, 2016 – The non-profit “As You Sow” is spearheading an effort to make pharmaceutical companies responsible for disposal of unused drugs, with support from socially responsible investment funds. Some of the … MORE
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RELEASE: Shareholders Challenge Pharmaceutical Industry To Take Back Unused Drugs
As You Sow Release – April 20, 2016 – Citing the lack of free, accessible programs for disposal of prescription drugs in contributing to the U.S. painkiller abuse epidemic, 23 shareholder groups with more than $50 … MORE
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RELEASE: As You Sow Congratulates Walgreens for Drug Take-Back Kiosks
AS YOU SOW RELEASE – February 11, 2015 – Walgreens has committed to provide drug disposal kiosks in 500 stores across 39 states and Washington, D.C. as part of a program to combat drug abuse, … MORE
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RELEASE: As You Sow Challenges Pharmaceutical Industry to Take Back Unused Drugs
AS YOU SOW RELEASE – December 8, 2015 – Citing the lack of free, accessible programs for disposal of consumer prescription drugs, As You Sow today unveiled a new waste initiative engaging and filing shareholder … MORE
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Merck & Co. – Pharmaceuticals – 2016
BE IT RESOLVED: Shareowners of Merck & Co. request that the board of directors issue a report, at reasonable expense and excluding proprietary information, reviewing the company’s existing policies for safe disposition by users of … MORE
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Pharmaceutical Waste
Lack of free, convenient programs for proper disposal of unneeded or expired consumer prescription drugs and accessories contributes to water pollution, illicit drug use, drug addiction, and threats to sanitation workers. Consumers lacking drug disposal … MORE
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AbbVie – Pharmaceuticals – 2016
BE IT RESOLVED: Shareowners of AbbVie request that the board of directors issue a report, at reasonable expense and excluding proprietary information, reviewing the company’s existing policies for safe disposition by users of prescription drugs … MORE
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Johnson & Johnson – Pharmaceuticals – 2016
BE IT RESOLVED: Shareowners of Johnson & Johnson request that the board of directors issue a report, at reasonable expense and excluding proprietary information, reviewing the company’s existing policies for safe disposition by users of … MORE
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