MN HF3924

Board of Pharmacy shall contract with a wholesale drug distributor (central repository) to administer the medication repository program, with the board transferring any legislative appropriations directly to the central repository for program operations.

Central repository must report performance measures to the board including number of individuals served, types of medications dispensed, partnering facilities, medication costs, and state locations served; board shall annually audit expenditure of legislative funds.

Eligible donors include health care facilities, pharmacies, drug wholesalers, manufacturers, and individuals 18+ years old; eligible recipients are Minnesota residents who are uninsured, have no prescription drug coverage, or are underinsured.

Donated drugs must be in original sealed packaging with expiration dates at least six months out, have no signs of tampering or deterioration, and cannot be controlled substances; over-the-counter medications are eligible if they meet specified donation criteria.

Appropriation of unspecified amounts from the general fund in fiscal year 2023 for central repository transfer, with base funding amounts to be determined for fiscal years 2024 and 2025.