Donated Prescription Drugs/Sample Prescription Drugs Q: Can pharmacists accept prescription drugs donated by a nursing home?
Pursuant to Board policy issued in June 2003, permit holders may dispose of unwanted prescription drugs that are not controlled substances by transferring products in unit dose or bingo cards, not to be resold, to other permit holders which are “free” or charitable clinics in a voluntary written agreement which allows for record keeping and other expenses. Pharmacists accepting such donations must remain aware that they are responsible for ensuring that such drugs are not adulterated or misbranded. Q: Can pharmacists accept donations of prescription drugs from individuals? A: The Board of Pharmacy is presently considering a rulemaking effort to codify standards for possible prescription drug donations from individuals. However, no current rule or statute allows such donations. And pharmacists need to be aware that it is frequently impossible to determine whether drugs offered for donation are adulterated. Consistent with advice given to other permittees, the Board strongly recommends t
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- If a nurse practitioner or physician assistant at the free or charitable clinic dispenses only sample prescription drugs, must he/she register with the Board as a dispenser?
- Donated Prescription Drugs/Sample Prescription Drugs Q: Can pharmacists accept prescription drugs donated by a nursing home?
- Can pharmacists accept donations of prescription drugs from individuals?
