RCW 69.70.010 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Department” means the department of health. (2) “Drug manufacturer” means a facility licensed by the pharmacy quality assurance commission under chapter 18.64 RCW that engages in the manufacture of drugs or devices. (3) “Drug wholesaler” means […]
RCW 69.70.020 Donations of prescription drugs and supplies—Distribution. (1) Any practitioner, pharmacist, medical facility, drug manufacturer, or drug wholesaler may donate prescription drugs and supplies to a pharmacy for redistribution without compensation or the expectation of compensation to individuals who meet the prioritization criteria established in RCW 69.70.040. Donations of prescription drugs and supplies may […]
RCW 69.70.030 Immunity—Eligibility. To be eligible for the immunity in RCW 69.70.070, a person distributing donated prescription drugs under this chapter must: (1) Meet all requirements in RCW 69.70.050 and any applicable rules related to the return or exchange of prescription drugs or supplies adopted by the *board of pharmacy; (2) Maintain records of any […]
RCW 69.70.040 Dispensing of donated prescription drugs and supplies—Priority given to individuals who are uninsured. Pharmacies, pharmacists, and prescribing practitioners that elect to dispense donated prescription drugs and supplies under this chapter shall give priority to individuals who are uninsured. If an uninsured individual has not been identified as in need of available prescription drugs […]
RCW 69.70.050 Acceptance and dispensing of prescription drugs or supplies—Requirements—Recalls—Reselling—Reimbursement, related dispensing fees—Manufacturer registration. (1) Prescription drugs or supplies may be accepted and dispensed under this chapter if all of the following conditions are met: (a) The prescription drug is in: (i) Its original sealed and tamper evident packaging; or (ii) An opened package if […]
RCW 69.70.060 Form—Department to develop. The department shall develop a form for persons to use when releasing prescription drugs for distribution and certifying the condition of the drugs, as provided in RCW 69.70.020(2). [ 2016 c 43 § 5; 2013 c 260 § 6.] NOTES: Effective date—Short title—2016 c 43: See notes following RCW 69.70.010.
RCW 69.70.070 Liability. (1) A drug manufacturer acting in good faith may not, in the absence of a finding of gross negligence, be subject to criminal prosecution or liability in tort or other civil action, for injury, death, or loss to person or property for matters relating to the donation, acceptance, or dispensing of any […]
RCW 69.70.080 Availability of access. Access to prescription drugs and supplies under this chapter is subject to availability. Nothing in this chapter establishes an entitlement to receive prescription drugs and supplies through the program. [ 2013 c 260 § 8.]
RCW 69.70.090 Samples. Nothing in this chapter restricts the use of samples by a practitioner during the course of the practitioner’s duties at a medical facility or pharmacy. [ 2013 c 260 § 9.]
RCW 69.70.100 Resale of prescription drugs not authorized. Nothing in this chapter authorizes the resale of prescription drugs by any person. [ 2013 c 260 § 10.]
RCW 69.70.110 Prescription drug donation—Rules. The pharmacy quality assurance commission may adopt rules to allow the safe donation of prescription drugs under this chapter including, but not limited to, allowing pharmacy to pharmacy donation of unexpired prescription drug stock. [ 2020 c 264 § 2.]
RCW 69.70.900 Effective date. This act takes effect July 1, 2014. [ 2013 c 260 § 12.]
