SB537 Summary

• Amends Section 34-23-70 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to allow pharmacies to accept unused or expired dispensed medications for destruction purposes.

• Creates an exception to the existing prohibition against pharmacies accepting any unused portion of dispensed prescriptions for refund purposes.

• Permits acceptance of unused or expired medications only when returned solely for destruction in compliance with applicable law and Alabama State Board of Pharmacy rules.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.