Regulation .08 Return of Unused Medication.
Regulation .08 Return of Unused Medication.LinkCopy Citation
A.
Single-Drug Unit Dose Packaging.
(1)
Automated medication systems that distribute medications in single-drug unit dose packaging may allow for return of unused medications to the system provided that:
(a)
The medication is returned to a designated common, secure, one-way returns bin; and
(b)
A licensed pharmacist determines whether the medication is in an unadulterated form.
(2)
Only a licensed pharmacist may return medications directly to the automated medication system under §A(1) of this regulation.
B.
Unused medications distributed from a remote or decentralized automated medication system in a manner other than single-drug unit dose packaging shall be:
(1)
Returned to a designated common, secure, one-way returns bin; and
(2)
Returned to the permit holder for proper disposal.
C.
Unused medications dispensed from a centralized automated medication system stocked with bulk medications may not be returned to the system.