HB 898 -- Prescription Drug Repository Program

Sponsor:  Johnson (47)

This bill establishes the Prescription Drug Repository Program in
the Department of Health and Senior Services.  The program must
be established by January 1, 2005.

In its main provisions, the bill:

(1)  Requires the program to accept and dispense donated
prescription drugs to Missouri residents who meet eligibility
criteria;

(2)  Establishes criteria for the acceptance of drugs used in the
program;

(3)  Specifies which persons can donate prescription drugs to the
program and the facilities where the drugs will be collected;

(4)  Allows voluntary participation of pharmacies, hospitals, and
nonprofit clinics in the program;

(5)  Requires that a participating pharmacy, hospital, or
nonprofit clinic dispense the donated prescription drugs to
eligible Missouri residents in compliance with applicable federal
and state drug laws;

(6)  Allows a participating entity to charge a fee to persons who
receive the donated prescription drugs.  The resale of donated
prescription drugs is prohibited;

(7)  Prohibits persons or entities who do not violate provisions
of the bill and who act in good faith from being subject to
criminal or civil liability;

(8)  Requires the director of the department, in consultation
with the State Board of Pharmacy, to adopt rules to implement the
program; and

(9) Specifies the subject areas and procedures that the rules are
required to address and implement.

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:14 am