PQMD

What PQMD does

PQMD (Partnership for Quality Medical Donations) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership alliance headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland. Founded as an informal alliance in 1996 and incorporated in 2000, the organization brings together 48 nonprofit and corporate member organizations — including major pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers (Pfizer, Merck, Johnson & Johnson, GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca, AbbVie, Amgen, BD, Baxter, Edwards Lifesciences), humanitarian NGOs (AmeriCares, Direct Relief, MAP International, Project HOPE, Save the Children, World Vision), and global health bodies (WHO) — to set and disseminate quality standards for medical product donations, medical missions, and rare disease programs. PQMD holds the distinction of being the first US organization to contribute to and endorse the revised 2010 WHO Inter-agency Guidelines in Medicine Donations, and its three flagship guideline frameworks (Donation Guidelines, Medical Missions Guidelines, Rare Disease Guidelines) are widely cited as the operational reference for ethical in-kind medical contributions globally.

PQMD's core product surface is a portfolio of guidelines, toolkits, and educational resources rather than a technology platform. Supporting assets include the Measuring for Success Toolkit (an interactive M&E resource on the Articulate Rise framework), the Aligned Metrics Initiative (a cross-member standardization effort), and the Spotlight on Hygiene Kits data tool. Member-facing platforms — PQMD Connect and the Community of Practice (CoP) — provide program discovery and peer learning, supplemented by the Pillar Talks webinar series, the Global Health & Development Essentials Course, the annual Global Health Policy Forum, and the members-only Collaboration & Learning Forum (CLF). The 2025–2026 period has brought the launch of the PQMD Honors Program and a Climate & Health pillar, signaling programmatic expansion.

PQMD operates as a membership-based nonprofit funded through member dues; specific membership pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the organization's guidelines and public resources are provided at no cost. With ~20 staff, an Executive Director-led leadership team, and a board drawn from member representatives, PQMD functions as an industry coordinator rather than a direct service provider or technology vendor — its economic value is delivered through standard-setting, convening, and member education rather than through per-transaction revenue.

Name

PQMD

Legal name

Partnership for Quality Medical Donations

Website

https://pqmd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PQMD (Partnership for Quality Medical Donations) is a nonprofit alliance of 48 corporate and nonprofit member organizations that develops global quality guidelines for medical product donations, medical missions, and rare disease programs, serving pharmaceutical and medical device companies, humanitarian NGOs, and underserved populations worldwide.

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Product category

Global Health Nonprofit Alliance

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (813990)

akta.pro primary industry

Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) for Global Health (HLAJAOAD)

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Global Health Research, Evidence & Technical Assistance Organizations (HLAJAKAN)

Keywords

• Medical donation guidelines
• Humanitarian health standards
• Global health alliance
• Disaster relief coordination
• Corporate nonprofit partnership

Headquarters

HQ city

Annapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

PQMD is an alliance of nonprofit and corporate member organizations that develops, promotes, and disseminates guidelines and standards for quality medical donations. It convenes members across global health, disaster response, and humanitarian assistance to advance best practices in donating medicines, medical supplies, and services to underserved populations. The organization also produces learning resources, toolkits, and forums to support member organizations in implementing quality donation programs.

Product overview

PQMD (Partnership for Quality Medical Donations) is a nonprofit alliance of 48 corporate and nonprofit member organizations focused on promoting sustainable access to quality healthcare in underserved communities. The organization operates as a guidelines and coordination body rather than a technology product company. Its core offerings center on three flagship guideline frameworks: Guidelines for Quality Medical Donations, Guidelines for Medical Missions, and Guidelines for Rare Disease Programs. Supporting these are practical toolkits including the Measuring for Success Toolkit, Aligned Metrics Initiative, and Spotlight on Hygiene Kits interactive data tool. Educational offerings include the Global Health & Development Essentials Course and Pillar Talks webinar series. The organization also convenes the annual Global Health Policy Forum and Collaboration & Learning Forum for cross-sector engagement. Members access dedicated platforms including PQMD Connect and Community of Practice for networking and resource sharing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PQMD Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• PQMD Guidelines ensure that healthcare donations meet the highest standards, fostering trust and accountability in global health partnerships

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

48 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AbbottcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal, broad-based health care company devoted to discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals, nutritionals, and medical products. Abbott is involved in ongoing product contributions to developing countries and disaster situations through U.S.-based NGOs.
• AbbViecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal bio-pharmaceutical company composed of Abbott's former proprietary pharmaceutical business, focused on discovering, developing and bringing to market groundbreaking science to solve biggest health problems.
• AmeriCarescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational humanitarian organization that has provided more than $10 billion of aid to 147 countries since 1982. Delivers medicines, medical supplies and humanitarian aid to people in need worldwide.
• Direct ReliefcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational humanitarian organization improving health and lives of people affected by disaster, poverty, and conflict. Distributes roughly $2 billion in medical aid annually across all 50 U.S. states and more than 90 countries.
• International Medical CorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian organization delivering vital health care services focused on training. Has provided lifesaving care in 50 countries worldwide with over 4,000 staff and thousands of volunteers.
• MAP InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Christian health organization that has provided nearly $5 billion in medicines and supplies to over 2 billion people in need since 1954. Recognized for 99% efficiency rating.
• MedSharecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization that has donated over $200 million worth of life-saving medical supplies and equipment. Diverted over 3 million cubic feet of usable medical products from local landfills.
• Merck & Co., Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal healthcare leader delivering innovative health solutions through prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, and consumer care products in more than 140 countries.
• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPQMD was the first US organization to contribute to and endorse the revised 2010 WHO Inter-agency Guidelines in Medicine Donations. PQMD Guidelines are compliant with WHO's standards.
• Project HOPEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal health and humanitarian relief organization placing power in the hands of health care workers to save lives across the globe.
• Heart to Heart InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian aid organization that has delivered more than $1.2 billion in medical aid and supplies to more than 150 countries since 1992. Named a Charity Navigator 4-Star Charity seven years in a row.
• Johnson & JohnsoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal healthcare company with more than 250 operating companies in 60 countries employing approximately 114,000 people. Supports community-based programs that improve health and well-being.
• AstraZenecacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business focused on discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for multiple disease areas. Operates in over 100 countries.
• GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld leading research-based pharmaceutical company with over 100,000 employees worldwide and an estimated seven per cent of the world's pharmaceutical market.
• PfizercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal pharmaceutical company committed to applying science and global resources to improve health and well-being at every stage of life.
• Baxter InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides essential renal and hospital products including dialysis, sterile IV solutions, infusion systems, parenteral nutrition, and biosurgery products. Employs 50,000 people worldwide.
• BDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading medical technology company with innovative solutions focused on improving drug delivery, diagnosis of infectious diseases and cancers, diabetes management, and cellular research. Over 30,000 associates in 50 countries.
• Henry ScheincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners. Fortune 500 company with sales of $10.4 billion (2014).
• SanoficoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal pharmaceutical company focused on reducing healthcare inequalities in the U.S. through strategic charitable donations and partnerships with NGOs.
• Eli Lilly and CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation-driven corporation developing pharmaceutical products by applying latest research. Employs nearly 40,000 people committed to addressing world's most urgent medical needs.
• Boehringer Ingelheim Cares FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate foundation providing more health to patients, families and communities through Patient Assistance Program, Product Donation Program, Financial Contributions Program, and Employee Volunteer Program.
• International Health Partners (IHP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal health NGO based in the UK. Largest coordinator of donated medical products in Europe, bridging gap between healthcare companies and humanitarian agencies.
• Medical Teams InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based humanitarian aid organization established in 1979. Provides direct medical care, health system strengthening, and community empowerment in Bangladesh, Colombia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Lebanon, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and the U.S.
• AmgencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiotechnology pioneer since 1980, focused on discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. One of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies.
• Project C.U.R.E.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommission on Urgent Relief and Equipment. Founded in 1987, has reached patients in 130 countries. Maintains large distribution warehouses in Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Tennessee.
• Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHas brought health and hope to those in need since 1912. Programs reached more than 500,000 women, children and men in 2011 alone. Operates in Haiti, Honduras, Kenya, Peru, South Africa, South Sudan, Uganda and Zambia.
• Save the ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading expert on children, especially in times of emergency. Works in over 100 countries with 25,000 dedicated staff across 113 countries.
• World VisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding a better world for children by tackling root causes of poverty and injustice. Nearly 45,000 staff serves 100 million people in nearly 100 countries.
• Brother's Brother FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1958 to provide vaccinations and inoculations. Geographic area of work includes countries in the Americas, Africa, Europe, and Asia.
• ChildFund InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization working toward a world where every child is free to live at their fullest potential, no matter where they're from or what challenges they face.
• Children InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian and community development organization helping end the cycle of generational poverty through long-term, customized approach supporting children and youth.
• AneracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian assistance and sustainable development organization advancing well-being of refugees and vulnerable communities in the Middle East. Has delivered $600+ million worth of medical and relief supplies since 1968.
• IsraAIDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIsrael-based, international NGO founded in 2001. Has worked in emergency and long-term development settings in 50 countries.
• Islamic Relief USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit humanitarian organization based in Alexandria, Virginia. Has positively impacted millions of lives in over 40 countries since founding in 1993.
• Mercy ShipscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUses hospital ships to deliver free, world-class health care services to those without access in the developing world. Has worked in more than 70 countries providing services valued at more than $834 million.
• Operation SmilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1982 to provide surgical care to children with cleft lips and cleft palates. Believes every child deserves exceptional surgical care.
• International Rescue CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian organization responding to war, natural disaster and disease with vital health care services focused on training local health workers.
• USA for UNHCRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization supporting the UN Refugee Agency. UNHCR has helped an estimated 50 million refugees restart their lives and has twice received the Nobel Peace Prize.
• AirlinkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal humanitarian organization delivering critical aid to communities in crisis by providing airlift and logistical solutions. Network includes more than 130 aid organizations and 50 airlines.
• IMA World HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHas provided sustainable solutions to health challenges since 1960. Works with local partners and governments to strengthen health systems and distribute medical supplies.
• The Max FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal health organization helping people living with cancer access the best treatment and support. Services provided in more than 100 countries.
• Edwards LifesciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, critical care and surgical monitoring.
• Good360coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal leader in product philanthropy and purposeful giving, partnering with world largest corporations to source essential goods and distribute through diverse nonprofits.
• RestoringVisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal nonprofit tackling the vision crisis by providing access to vision screening and affordable near-vision eyeglasses. Has reached more than 40 million people in over 150 countries since 2003.
• TulipecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench organization federating donations made by pharmaceutical companies to provide emergency response to populations in distress from acute health crises, natural disasters or conflicts.
• UCBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiopharmaceutical company focused on severe diseases, working closely with patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders.
• Vertex PharmaceuticalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal biotechnology company investing in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. Multiple approved medicines for cystic fibrosis.
• UPS HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare logistics division of UPS providing healthcare supply chain solutions and logistics support.

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