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NY A11636
Bill
Status
7/6/2010
Primary Sponsor
David Koon
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AI Summary
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State Board of Pharmacy shall establish a drug repository program to accept and dispense donated prescription drugs to eligible New York residents through participating pharmacies, hospitals, and nonprofit clinics on a voluntary basis.
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Only prescription drugs in original sealed, tamper-evident unit dose packaging with at least six months until expiration may be accepted and dispensed; drugs must be inspected to ensure they are not adulterated.
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Individuals, drug manufacturers, and health care facilities may donate prescription drugs; participating entities shall charge a handling fee to recipients and may not resell donated drugs.
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Board of Pharmacy shall adopt rules and regulations in consultation with the Commissioner of Health establishing eligibility criteria for providers and recipients, storage and dispensing procedures, acceptable/unacceptable drug lists, and handling fee formulas.
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State Board of Pharmacy, Commissioner of Health, donors, providers, and health care professionals acting reasonably and in good faith are granted immunity from criminal prosecution, civil liability, and professional disciplinary action related to the program.
Legislative Description
Establishes under the direction of the state board of pharmacy a drug repository program to accept and dispense donated drug prescriptions; authorizes such board and the commissioner of health to promulgate rules and regulations; makes definitions; exempts such persons or entities who dispense such donated drugs from criminal or tort liability or professional disciplinary action.
Last Action
referred to higher education
7/6/2010