CO SB115

Licensed health care facilities (hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, assisted living residences, and long-term care facilities) may donate unused medications, medical devices, and medical supplies to nonprofit entities providing disaster relief, including those assisting victims of the January 2010 Haiti earthquake.

A licensed pharmacist must review and approve the donation process, and donations may only be made to nonprofits with the express purpose of providing medications and supplies for victims in urgent need due to natural or other disasters.

Medications eligible for donation must be in sealed, undamaged, or original unopened and tamper-evident unit dose packaging; liquid medications with sealed vials; or individually packaged items.

Prohibited medications include those in traditional pill bottles, controlled substances, medications requiring special storage or refrigeration, medications requiring manufacturer registration, and any adulterated or misbranded medications.

Prescription drug manufacturers are protected from civil liability for the storage, donation, acceptance, or dispensing of donated medications or products.