HS HCS SCS SB 1160 -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG REPOSITORY PROGRAM

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 who can donate prescription drugs to the program
and the facilities where the drugs will be collected;

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

(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 for 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 Missouri 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;

Any person who knowingly resells any donated drugs will be guilty
of a class D felony.

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:16 am