036-7 Wyo. Code R. § 7-6

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 7-6 - Obtaining, Storing, and Disposing of Formulary Drugs

A licensee shall adhere to the following protocol for obtaining, storing, and disposing of formulary drugs during the practice of midwifery.

(a) Obtaining Formulary Drugs. A licensee shall obtain formulary drugs as allowed by law, including, without limitation, from:

• (i) A person or entity that is licensed as a Wholesale Distributor by the Wyoming State Board of Pharmacy; or

• (ii) A retail pharmacy, in minimal quantities for office use.

(b) Storing Formulary Drugs. A licensed midwife shall store all formulary drugs in secure areas suitable for preventing unauthorized access and for ensuring a proper environment for the preservation of the drugs. However, licensed midwives may carry formulary drugs to the home setting while providing care within the course and scope of the practice of midwifery. The licensed midwife shall promptly return the formulary drugs to the secure area when the licensed midwife has finished using them for patient care.

(c) Disposing of Formulary Drugs. A licensed midwife shall dispose of formulary drugs using means that are reasonably calculated to guard against unauthorized access and harmful excretion of the drugs into the environment. The means that may be used include, without limitation:

• (i) Transferring the drugs to a reverse distributor who is registered to destroy drugs with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency;

• (ii) Removing the drugs from their original containers, mixing them with an undesirable substance such as coffee grounds or kitty litter, putting them in impermeable, nondescript containers such as empty cans or sealable bags, and throwing the containers in the trash; or

• (iii) Flushing the drugs down the toilet if the accompanying patient information instructs that it is safe to do so.

036-7 Wyo. Code R. § 7-6

Amended, Eff. 12/10/2015.

Amended, Eff. 7/18/2018.