Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Partnership for Quality Medical Donations?

The Partnership for Quality Medical Donations is an alliance of the major non-governmental organizations that facilitate and/or manage donations of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment for emergency relief and development programs and the pharmaceutical and medical equipment manufacturers that provide the donated products. It is an effort to improve the process for procuring and distributing product to those in need effectively and in accordance with recipient populations' needs.

Who belongs to the PQMD?

The PQMD membership is currently comprised of thirteen non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and fourteen pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical supply manufacturers involved in the donation and delivery of medicines to the developing world.

For a listing of current PQMD members, click here.

What are the mission and objectives of PQMD?

The Mission

The Partnership for Quality Medical Donations and its members, in alliance with related organizations, is dedicated to the development, dissemination and adherence to high standards in the delivery of medical products to under-served people and disaster victims around the world.

Objectives

• Develop and promote sound donation practices by donor and recipient organizations
• Represent members' interests before national and international agencies responsible for policy formulation affecting medical product donations and distribution
• Encourage documentation and scholarly study of health and socioeconomic impacts of the donation of health care products and services
• Educate audiences on member projects and programs that serve to encourage replication of appropriate donation practices

How do I contact PQMD?

You can reach the Executive Director of PQMD, Lori Warrens, at lwarrens@pqmd.org

Is PQMD a nonprofit organization?

Yes. PQMD is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt nonprofit membership organization.

What kinds of activities does PQMD sponsor?

Activities include:

• commissioning studies on the impact of drug donations;
• educating various audiences on appropriate donation practices;
• communicating PQMD members' donation programs/activities;
• hosting educational conferences;
• participating in various other efforts designed to improve donation standards (e.g. sending representatives to join the World Bank teams to study the impact of the WHO guidelines on donation practices associated with emergency efforts in East Timor, India and Mozambique).

How are PQMD activities supported?

PQMD activities are funded through grants, corporate contributions and members dues.

Does PQMD ever collaborate with other organizations?

Yes. PQMD has collaborated with international agencies including the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank, the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (IFPMA), the Notre Dame Center for Ethics and Religious Values in Business, and the Harvard School of Public Health, among others, to advance the cause of needed and appropriate donations to improve global health.