§ 23-25.6-1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Pharmaceutical Redistribution Program Act.” History of Section.P.L. 2022, ch. 402, § 1, effective June 30, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 403, § 1, effective June 30, 2022.
§ 23-25.6-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) “Cancer drug” means a prescription drug that is used to treat cancer, the side effects of cancer, or the side effects from a cancer medication. A cancer drug must be deemed a non-harmful substance by the Federal Drug […]
§ 23-25.6-3. Eligibility criteria. (a) Eligibility criteria for the reception of donated drugs shall prioritize individuals who are most in need, do not have insurance, are underinsured, or are reliant on public health programs. Redistributors should ensure adequate allocation of donated medications for those in prioritized populations. Once the need for these drugs amongst these […]
§ 23-25.6-4. Voluntary participation and donation conditions. (a) All participation in the donation program shall be voluntary. No health professional, insurer, agency, or entity shall force any person to participate in the pharmaceutical distribution program. (b) The following conditions shall be met for the donation of a prescription drug to occur: (1) All of the […]
§ 23-25.6-5. Redistribution of donated medications. (a) A redistributor may dispense prescription drugs to eligible persons as long as they abide by the provisions of this chapter. (b) A redistributor may repackage drugs prior to redistribution. Repackaged drugs shall be labeled thoroughly and labels shall include the drug name, expiration date, and kept separately from […]
§ 23-25.6-6. Civil and criminal immunity. Any person, except a person licensed from the Rhode Island department of health or any other similar license from another jurisdiction involved in a drug donation, who acts reasonably and in good faith shall be immune from criminal and civil liability for any persons who are harmed from the […]
§ 23-25.6-7. Rules and regulations. (a) The department shall collaborate with the board of pharmacy to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to regulate a program consistent with the public health and safety, through which unused prescription drugs are donated pursuant to this chapter, to become operational on January 1, 2023. (b) The department shall collaborate […]
