§ 31-8-300. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Controlled substance” means a drug, substance, or immediate precursor in Schedules I through V of Code Sections 16-13-25 through 16-13-29 and Schedules I through V of 21 C.F.R. Part 1308. “Eligible patient” means an individual who is indigent, uninsured, underinsured, or enrolled in a public assistance health benefits […]
§ 31-8-301. Drug Repository Program Established; Criteria and Requirements for Unused Over-the-Counter and Prescription Drugs
The Department of Public Health shall establish a drug repository program to accept and dispense over-the-counter and prescription drugs donated for the purpose of being dispensed to eligible patients. Drugs shall only be dispensed pursuant to the program if: For prescription drugs, they do not expire before the completion of the medication by the eligible […]
§ 31-8-302. Procedures for Donation and Dispensing of Unused Over-the-Counter and Prescription Drugs
Any person, including a drug manufacturer, wholesaler, reverse distributor pharmacy, third-party logistics provider, government entity, hospital, or health care facility, may donate over-the-counter and prescription drugs to the program. The drugs shall be donated to an eligible recipient that voluntarily elects to participate in the program. Nothing in this or any other Code section shall […]
§ 31-8-303. Limited Liability
When complying with the provisions of this article and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter, unless an action or omission constitutes willful or wanton misconduct, the following persons or entities shall not be subject to criminal or civil prosecution, criminal or civil liability for injury, death, or loss to person or property, […]
§ 31-8-304. Rules and Regulations; Waiver
No later than January 1, 2017, the Department of Public Health shall establish rules and regulations to implement the program according to the provisions of this article for criteria for eligible recipients; standards and procedures for safely storing and dispensing donated drugs; criteria for eligible patients to receive donated drugs, including priority for patients who […]