What NarcX Solutions, Inc. does

NarcX Solutions, Inc. is a privately held Utah-based company (founded 2017) that manufactures and sells proprietary liquid drug disposal solutions. Its two flagship products are NarcX, designed for healthcare facilities, pharmacies, and DEA registrants to destroy Schedule 2-5 controlled substances, and NarcX+, formulated for law enforcement and government agencies to destroy Schedule 1-5 illicit drugs including fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and THC. The underlying technology is a patented liquid formula (US Patent 11,446,531) that submerges and neutralizes active pharmaceutical ingredients on contact, rendering the substances non-retrievable in under 2 hours (NarcX) or under 5 minutes (NarcX+ for certain drugs). The formula contains vomit-inducing agents to deter tampering, is independently validated by DEA-registered analytical laboratories and the Center for Forensic Science Research & Education, and passes EPA/USP soil testing for safe disposal in standard municipal solid waste landfills.

The company reaches customers primarily through direct sales via phone (1.800.307.2514) and web contact forms, with sales representatives responding within one business day. Enterprise customers receive quotes on a unit-pricing basis, with autoship subscription programs available for repeat orders; a complementary Collection Receptacle hardware add-on is sold alongside the consumable. A consumer-grade e-commerce channel serves residential at-home disposal buyers. Target customer segments include hospitals, pharmacies, medical practitioners, law enforcement agencies, federal/state/municipal government agencies, DEA-registered reverse distributors, and the cannabis industry. Marketing relies on educational content (blog, press, video), organic social media, and industry association sponsorships (NNOAC, MITA, CAPE, NCIA). The company is in its initial US launch phase, with international expansion planned within the next year. No funding rounds, revenue figures, headcount, or executive team details are publicly disclosed.

Name

NarcX Solutions, Inc.

Legal name

NarcX Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://narcx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NarcX Solutions manufactures patented liquid drug disposal solutions (NarcX and NarcX+) that render controlled substances and illicit drugs non-retrievable on-site. It serves hospitals, pharmacies, law enforcement, government agencies, cannabis businesses, and residential consumers with DEA-compliant, environmentally safe disposal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Solutions

NAICS

Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Pharmaceutical & Controlled Substance Waste Management (DEA-compliant, Take-back) (EUAIAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pharmaceutical Waste Management (RCRA/Non-RCRA, Take-Back) (BPALAGAF), Medication Disposal, Returns & Safety (Sharps/Take-Back) (HSABALAN)

Keywords

• Drug disposal solutions
• Controlled substance destruction
• Pharmaceutical waste management
• Illicit drug neutralization
• Medication disposal systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Salt Lake City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. NarcX & NarcX+ Liquid Disposal Solution Sales: NarcX generates revenue through the sale of its proprietary liquid medication disposal solutions (NarcX for Schedule 2-5 prescription drugs; NarcX+ for illicit substances including fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, THC). Products are sold in various sizes ranging from gallon containers to large-volume drums (hundreds of gallons for large drug seizures). Post-initial order, customers can enroll in autoship programs. A large hospital facility can save 40-60% per month compared to traditional collection receptacle methods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NarcX Solutions, Inc. manufactures and sells proprietary liquid drug disposal solutions (NarcX for Schedule 2-5 controlled substances and NarcX+ for illicit drugs including fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and THC) that immediately neutralize active pharmaceutical ingredients on-site, rendering drugs non-retrievable within hours without incineration. The company also offers a Collection Receptacle system for secure on-site medication collection at DEA-registered facilities.

Product overview

NarcX Solutions, Inc. offers a family of proprietary, patented liquid drug disposal solutions consisting of two core products: NarcX and NarcX+. NarcX is designed for healthcare facilities, pharmacies, and DEA registrants to dispose of Schedule 2-5 controlled substances and prescription medications. NarcX+ is an enhanced formulation for law enforcement and government agencies that handles the full range of Schedule 1-5 substances including illicit street drugs like fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and THC. Both products work by submerging drugs in the proprietary liquid formula, which immediately begins neutralizing active pharmaceutical ingredients and renders them non-retrievable in under 2 hours (often in under 5 minutes). The solutions are environmentally safe, biodegradable, and compliant with 21 CFR 1300.05 and DEA regulations. A Collection Receptacle system is also offered as an add-on for secure on-site collection. The company holds US Patent 11,446,531 for its disposal technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NarcX: Product designed for Schedule 2-5 drugs including opioids, narcotics, pain relievers, depressants, stimulants, and over-the-counter medications. Validated to dispose of drugs like Oxycodone in less than 5 minutes.
• NarcX+

Products and services

• NarcX A proprietary liquid drug-disposal solution that immediately dissolves and renders non-retrievable Schedule 2-5 controlled substances (opioids, depressants, stimulants, OTC medications). Validated by independent DEA-registered laboratories, with disposal confirmed in under 5 minutes for drugs such as Oxycodone and within 2 hours broadly. Designed for hospitals, pharmacies, medical practitioners, and DEA registrants.
• NarcX+ An enhanced proprietary liquid drug-disposal solution formulated for law enforcement and government agencies to destroy Schedule 1-5 illicit street drugs (fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine) and cannabis waste (THC, CBD). Independently validated by the Center for Forensic Science Research & Education; renders illicit fentanyl non-retrievable in under 5 minutes and cannabis products in under a few hours. Available in sizes up to hundreds of gallons for large seizures.
• Collection Receptacle A collection-receptacle system designed to work in conjunction with NarcX/NarcX+ solutions to enable secure, on-site medication collection and disposal at hospitals, pharmacies, and other DEA-registered facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40-60% cost savings per month for large hospital facilities compared to traditional collection receptacle methods
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• NNOAC (National Narcotic Overdose Association? - full name not specified)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNarcX is a proud sponsor of NNOAC, leveraging this partnership for marketing visibility and credibility within the drug disposal and overdose prevention community.
• MITA (Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNarcX maintains a sponsorship/membership with MITA, an industry alliance focused on medical imaging and technology, providing brand visibility among healthcare technology stakeholders.
• CAPEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNarcX is a sponsor/member of CAPE (full name not specified), leveraging the partnership for industry visibility and marketing positioning.
• NCIA (National Cannabis Industry Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNarcX is a sponsor/member of NCIA, the National Cannabis Industry Association, to build credibility and visibility in the cannabis sector where NarcX+ is used for compliant cannabis waste disposal.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stericycle: Stericycle is the dominant North American regulated medical and pharmaceutical waste management company, offering pickup, transport, and disposal services that hospitals and pharmacies use as the default alternative to on-site solutions like NarcX. Its scale and incumbent contracts make it the principal competitor NarcX must displace.
• Clean Harbors: Clean Harbors provides environmental and waste management services including hazardous and pharmaceutical waste disposal through its Healthcare and Environmental Services segments. As a broad incumbent, it competes for the same healthcare and law enforcement disposal budgets that NarcX targets.

Direct peers

• Sharps Compliance: Sharps Compliance provides medication and pharmaceutical waste disposal solutions, including take-back receptacles and mail-back programs, directly competing with NarcX for hospital and pharmacy medication disposal contracts. Its MedSafe and TakeAway product lines target the same DEA-registered customer base.
• DisposeRx: DisposeRx manufactures at-home and in-pharmacy drug disposal packets and solutions for unused medications, directly competing with NarcX in the Schedule 2-5 on-site destruction segment. Both companies target pharmacies, hospitals, and consumers with powder/liquid chemistries that render drugs non-retrievable.
• Verde Environmental Technologies (Deterra): Deterra by Verde Environmental Technologies is a leading drug deactivation pouch system used by hospitals, pharmacies, law enforcement, and consumers for on-site medication disposal. It competes head-to-head with NarcX in the DEA-compliant destruction category across healthcare and home use cases.

Emerging players

• Rx TakeBack: Rx TakeBack offers pharmaceutical mail-back and reverse-distribution services for controlled substances, competing with NarcX in the at-home and small-pharmacy disposal segment where convenience and compliance both matter.
• Pharma Logistics: Pharma Logistics provides reverse-distribution services for expired and unused pharmaceuticals, including controlled substances, to retail pharmacies and hospitals. It represents the traditional pickup-and-destroy model that NarcX positions against with on-site liquid disposal.
• Cactus Smart Sink: Cactus Smart Sink manufactures medication disposal kiosks used by pharmacies, hospitals, and law enforcement for secure drop-off and on-site destruction. Its kiosk format overlaps with NarcX's collection receptacle product and competes for the same DEA-registered take-back locations.
• Inmar (Reverse Logistics): Inmar operates pharmaceutical reverse distribution and returns management for manufacturers, pharmacies, and hospitals. While it offers a different mechanism (logistics vs. liquid chemistry), it competes for the same healthcare procurement budget allocated to controlled-substance disposal.

Others

• Heritage Cannabis / Mail-Back Programs (DEA-authorized): DEA-registered mail-back disposal programs and other DEA-authorized collectors (e.g., local take-back events) provide alternative compliant disposal pathways. While not direct chemistry competitors, they share NarcX's regulatory positioning and compete for the same DEA-compliant disposal mandate.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/narcxsolutions
• Facebookfacebook.com/narcxco
• Instagraminstagram.com/narcxco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/narcx

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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