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FL S0104

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Health Policy

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Prescription Drug Donation Repository Program within the Department of Health to facilitate donation of prescription drugs and supplies to eligible patients who are indigent, uninsured, or underinsured (family income below 200% of federal poverty level)

  • Authorizes donations from nursing homes, hospices, hospitals with closed drug delivery systems, pharmacies, drug manufacturers, wholesale distributors, and prescribers; free clinics and nonprofit health clinics may also accept donations directly from patients with proper affidavits

  • Requires donated drugs to be in original sealed tamper-evident packaging, stored at room temperature, have expiration dates more than 3 months out, and be inspected by a licensed pharmacist before dispensing

  • Prohibits donation of controlled substances (Schedules II-V), drugs with FDA Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy requirements, and drugs already billed to Medicaid; repositories may charge patients a nominal handling fee but cannot sell donated drugs or seek third-party reimbursement

  • Provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for donors, program participants, and pharmaceutical manufacturers who exercise reasonable care; authorizes the Governor to waive patient eligibility requirements during declared states of emergency

Legislative Description

Prescription Drug Donation Repository Program

Last Action

Died in Appropriations

5/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/20/2019
Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services2/6/2019
Health Policy12/13/2018

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