CT HB05436

Establishes a central pharmaceutical repository under the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to accept and redistribute unused prescription drugs returned by long-term care facilities, effective October 1, 2011.

Permits redispensing of acceptable unused prescription drugs to the Department of Correction for inmates and the Department of Social Services for Medicaid recipients, with licensed pharmacists determining drug integrity.

Allows return of non-controlled prescription drugs in sealed, individually packaged units within shelf life, including manufacturer unit-dose packages and blister packs repackaged within 90 days, but excludes bulk dispensing containers.

Requires the Department of Social Services to reimburse the central pharmaceutical repository for reasonable operational costs and directs annual updates to the list of eligible drugs, prioritizing the 50 highest average wholesale price drugs.

Establishes penalties up to $30,000 per violation for long-term care facilities that fail to comply with return procedures, with fines deposited in the General Fund and credited to the Medicaid account.