§ 15-608

Maryland § 15-608

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article ghg: Health - General
• Title: 15

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(a) On or before January 1, 2007, and in consideration of the recommendations of the Task Force on the Establishment of a Prescription Drug Repository Program, the Board shall adopt regulations governing the Program.

(b) The regulations shall include:

(1) Categories of drugs that a repository will not accept, including a statement as to why the drug is ineligible for donation;

(2) A standard form each donor donating to a drop–off site located in the State must sign stating that the donor is the owner of the drugs and intends to voluntarily donate them to the Program;

(3) Requirements for designation of drop–off sites to accept donated prescription drugs, over–the–counter drugs, and medical supplies under the Program;

(4) Requirements for designation of repositories to dispense or dispose of donated prescription drugs, over–the–counter drugs, and medical supplies under the Program;

(5) Standards and procedures for drop–off sites and repositories located in the State related to accepting, safely storing, dispensing, shipping, and disposing of donated prescription drugs, over–the–counter drugs, and medical supplies;

(6) Standards and procedures for repositories located in the State related to inspecting donated prescription drugs, over–the–counter drugs, and medical supplies intended for dispensing to determine that:

(i) The prescription drugs and over–the–counter drugs are in original unopened, sealed, and tamper–evident packaging, which may include packaging placed by the manufacturer and packaging placed by an entity authorized to repackage drugs in the state in which the entity is located;

(ii) The medical supplies are in their original unopened and sealed packaging; and

(iii) The prescription drugs, over–the–counter drugs, and medical supplies are unadulterated, safe, and suitable for dispensing;

(7) A standard form that an individual receiving a prescription drug, over–the–counter drug, or medical supply from a repository located in the State must sign before receiving the drug or supply to confirm that the individual understands that:

(i) The individual is receiving prescription drugs, over–the–counter drugs, or medical supplies that have been donated to the Program; and

(ii) Entities involved in the Program have certain immunity from liability;

(8) Record keeping and reporting requirements for a repository located in the State; and

(9) Any other standards and procedures the Board considers appropriate for drop–off sites and repositories located in the State.