HB2534 Summary

• Establishes a Prescription Drug Repository Program under the Department of Public Health allowing healthcare facilities to donate unused prescription drugs and supplies to eligible individuals through participating pharmacies.

• Sets requirements for donated drugs including original sealed packaging, expiration date at least 6 months in the future, pharmacist inspection for safety, and valid practitioner prescription for the recipient.

• Prohibits resale of donated drugs and allows pharmacies to charge a handling fee (amount to be specified by Department) for distribution under the program.

• Provides civil and criminal immunity for drug manufacturers and pharmacists participating in good faith donations, except for willful and wanton misconduct.

• Amends multiple state pharmacy and controlled substances laws to exempt persons engaged in donating, packaging, or labeling prescription drugs under this program from regulatory provisions that might otherwise prohibit such activity.