Section R156-17b-901 - Operating Standards - Charitable Prescription Drug Recycling Program(1) Under Sections 58-17b-903 and 58-17b-907, the operating standards for the Charitable Prescription Drug Recycling Program under Title 58, Chapter 17b, Part 9, Charitable Prescription Drug Recycling Act, are established in this section.(2) The Division in collaboration with the Board has not established a date later than the beyond use date or the expiration date recommended by the manufacturer for a specific prescription drug.(3) Under Subsection 58-17b-905(2)(e), an eligible pharmacy may charge the following handling fees: (a) before accepting a prescription drug under the program: $0 - $10; and(b) before dispensing a prescription drug under the program: $0 - $5.(4) A pharmacy seeking registration with the Division as an eligible pharmacy shall submit an application on a form provided by the Division and establish that the pharmacy: (a) is currently licensed and in good standing with the Division;(b) agrees to maintain, subject to inspection by the Division, written standards and procedures in compliance with Subsection (6);(c) agrees to create and maintain, subject to inspection by the Division, a special training program in accordance with Subsection (8); and(d) meets the requirements of Subsection 58-17b-902(8)(b).(5) The formulary established under Subsection 58-17b-907(2) shall include each prescription drug approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration that meet Section 58-17b-904 criteria, except for: (a) controlled substances;(b) compounded drugs; and(c) drugs that can only be dispensed to a patient registered with the drug's manufacturer per federal Food and Drug Administration requirements.(6) An eligible pharmacy shall maintain written standards and procedures available for inspection by the Division that: (a) satisfy the requirements of Section 58-17b-907; and(b) satisfy labeling requirements of Subsections 58-17b-602(5) through (8), and ensure that labels clearly identify the eligible drug was dispensed under the program.(7)(a) Under Subsection 58-17b-907(4)(a), the Division shall schedule and facilitate an annual meeting between the Department of Health and Human Services and eligible pharmacies to establish program standards and procedures for assisted living facilities and nursing care facilities.(b) Under Subsection 58-17b-907(4)(b), the Division shall schedule and facilitate an annual meeting between the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health and eligible pharmacies to establish program standards and procedures for mental health and substance abuse clients.(8) An eligible pharmacy shall: (a) create and maintain a special training program that its pharmacists and licensed pharmacy technicians shall complete before participating in the program; and(b) maintain a record for at least two years of each pharmacist and licensed pharmacy technician that has completed the special training program.Utah Admin. Code R156-17b-901
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-07, effective 3/11/2021Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-02, effective 1/5/2023