Mo. Code Regs. tit. 20 § 2220-2.013

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 21, November 1, 2024.

Section 20 CSR 2220-2.013 - Prescription Delivery Requirements

PURPOSE: This rule establishes requirements for authorized prescription delivery sites.

(1) Every pharmacy delivering prescription drugs shall develop and implement written policies and procedures to ensure the safe and appropriate delivery of prescription drugs within the temperature requirements recommended by the manufacturer or the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). Except as otherwise provided herein, prescriptions filled by a Missouri licensed pharmacy may not be left at, accepted by, or delivered to a location, place of business or entity not licensed as a pharmacy.

(2) At the request of the patient or the patient's authorized designee, licensees may deliver a filled prescription for an individual patient directly to the patient or the patient's authorized designee or to-

(A) The office of a licensed health care practitioner authorized to prescribe medication in the state of Missouri;

(B) A long-term care facility as defined by 20 CSR 2220-2.140 where the patient resides;

(C) A hospital, office, clinic, or other medical institution that provides health care services;

(D) A residence designated by the patient or the patient's authorized designee; or

(E) The patient's office or place of employment.

(3) At the request of a customer, legally filled prescriptions for veterinary use may be delivered to a residence, business, or clinic designated by the customer.

(4) Licensees shall comply with all applicable controlled substance laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, all applicable security requirements.

(5) Returns of medication delivered pursuant to this section shall be governed by, and handled in accordance with, Chapter 338, RSMo, and the rules of the board.

20 CSR 2220-2.013

AUTHORITY: section 338.280, RSMo 2000, and sections 338.095, 338.100, 338.140, and 338.240, RSMo Supp. 2011.* Original rule filed May 14, 2012, effective Nov. 30, 2012.

*Original authority: 338.095, RSMo 1993, amended 2007; 338.100, RSMo 1939, amended 1971, 1990, 1997, 1999, 2010; 338.140, RSMo 1939, amended 1981, 1989, 1997, 2011; 338.240, RSMo 1951, amended 2011; and 338.280, RSMo 1951, amended 1971, 1981.