Section Ph 1404.01 - Charitable Providers A pharmacist or practitioner licensed by this state to dispense drugs as defined by RSA 318:42 who chooses to participate in an unused prescription drug and medical devices program shall:
(a) Coordinate retrieval and transportation of donated unused prescription drugs and medical devices from entities eligible to donate;(b) Be responsible for determining that the patient has authorized the donation of the drugs or medical devices;(c) Inspect all unused prescription drugs and medical devices to assure that: (1) All patient identifiable information and the directions on the label have been redacted or removed before sending to the accepting entity to protect confidentiality;(2) Any discrepancies against the manifest are communicated to the entity eligible to donate;(3) The drug is identifiable;(4) Proper storage has been maintained at all times for drugs that require storage temperatures other than normal room temperature as specified by the manufacturer;(5) The drug or device shows no evidence of contamination, adulteration, or misbranding;(6) The drug or device has not expired;(7) The drug is not for a controlled substance, compounded drug, or prescription drug that can only be dispensed to a patient registered with the drug's manufacturer; and(8) The drug has not been subject to a recall. If a drug is recalled by the FDA or manufacturer and the eligible provider cannot ascertain the lot number on the label to differentiate between the recalled and non-recalled drug, all such donated drugs shall be considered recalled and destroyed or returned in the manner specified by the recall;(d) Insure that in the event a drug is received that does not meet the criterion for donation set forth in these rules, the shipment delivery is documented and returned immediately to the donor or the donor's representative that provided the drugs; and(e) Store and secure unused prescription drugs and medical devices in a manner that distinguishes them from general stock and store them according to state and federal laws, rules, and Regulations.N.H. Admin. Code § Ph 1404.01
#13435, eff 8/18/2022 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Ph 1400).