Abstract: Objective To plan the path to apply reverse logistics of waste drugs (RLWD) and finally provide references for management of waste drugs by analyzing the present situation of RLWD in China. Methods Literature and questionnaire method were used for analysis. Results and Conclusion The analysis showed that the negative external problems of waste drugs were prominent, so that it is necessary to determine how to share the responsibility of RLWD. Therefore, Producer Responsibility Extension Theory should be considered when making design RLWD, which can help define responsibilities among governments, producers and consumers and finally promote the management of waste drugs.

Key words: waste drug, extended producer responsibility, reverse logistics