SB437 Summary

• Allows pharmacies operated by or under contract with HIV clinics to accept and redispense unused prescription drugs that have been returned by the clinic if specific conditions are met.

• Requires the returning HIV clinic to pass routine on-site inspections and maintain a registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse responsible for drug security, handling, and administration.

• Mandates that pharmacists develop written protocols for accepting, repackaging, labeling, and redispensing returned drugs, including methods to prevent damage or contamination and a uniform tracking system.

• Prohibits redispensing of controlled substances, drugs in customized patient medication packages, drugs not in unit-dose or unit-of-issue packages, or improperly labeled drugs.

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