Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 25, June 21, 2024
Section 15-20-6 - Storage and handling of donated drugs by eligible recipients6.1 A licensed pharmacist or the responsible healthcare professional for the donated drug repository program shall inspect the donated drugs prior to dispensing to determine, to the extent reasonable possible in their professional judgement, that the drugs are not adulterated or misbranded, are safe and suitable for dispensing.6.2 The eligible recipient shall store and maintain donated drugs in a secure and temperature-controlled environment that meets the drug manufacturers' recommendations and United States Pharmacopeia Standards.6.3 If a recall notification is received, the donated drug repository program shall identify all recalled prescription product in the facility, dispose of all recalled drug as directed in the recall, and document the disposal in the records for the donated drug repository program. If a recalled drug has been dispensed, the donated drug repository program shall immediately notify the recipient of the recalled drug pursuant to established drug recall procedures.