# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 15. Assistance Programs

### Subtitle 6. Prescription Drug Repository Program

#### Section 15-608

(a) On or before January 1, 2007, and in consideration of the recommendations of the Task Force on the Establishment of a Prescription Drug Repository Program, the Board shall adopt regulations governing the Program.

(b) The regulations shall include:

  (1) Categories of drugs that a repository will not accept, including a statement as to why the drug is ineligible for donation;

  (2) A standard form each donor donating to a drop-off site located in the State must sign stating that the donor is the owner of the drugs and intends to voluntarily donate them to the Program;

  (3) Requirements for designation of drop-off sites to accept donated prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and medical supplies under the Program;

  (4) Requirements for designation of repositories to dispense or dispose of donated prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and medical supplies under the Program;

  (5) Standards and procedures for drop-off sites and repositories located in the State related to accepting, safely storing, dispensing, shipping, and disposing of donated prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and medical supplies;

  (6) Standards and procedures for repositories located in the State related to inspecting donated prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and medical supplies intended for dispensing to determine that:

    (i) The prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs are in original unopened, sealed, and tamper-evident packaging, which may include packaging placed by the manufacturer and packaging placed by an entity authorized to repackage drugs in the state in which the entity is located;

    (ii) The medical supplies are in their original unopened and sealed packaging; and

    (iii) The prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and medical supplies are unadulterated, safe, and suitable for dispensing;

  (7) A standard form that an individual receiving a prescription drug, over-the-counter drug, or medical supply from a repository located in the State must sign before receiving the drug or supply to confirm that the individual understands that:

    (i) The individual is receiving prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, or medical supplies that have been donated to the Program; and

    (ii) Entities involved in the Program have certain immunity from liability;

  (8) Record keeping and reporting requirements for a repository located in the State; and

  (9) Any other standards and procedures the Board considers appropriate for drop-off sites and repositories located in the State.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)