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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 10.34.33.07" title_num="10" subtitle_num="34" chapter_num="33" heading="Disposal Program — Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Pharmacies that collect returned prescription drugs or medical supplies for proper disposal shall be approved by the Board as repositories.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Repositories that collect only non-controlled dangerous substances for proper disposal shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Dispose of prescription drugs or medical supplies collected for disposal in compliance with applicable State and federal laws and regulations;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Have policies and procedures regarding the safe and secure handling and disposal of prescription drugs and medical supplies, to include specific guidelines for prescription drugs requiring special disposal or care;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Dispose of collected prescription drugs and medical supplies through a third party processor or a reverse distributor, as appropriate; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Maintain a separate secure container behind the prescription counter that is clearly marked for the Disposal Program.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A pharmacist may not delegate to a pharmacy technician the collection of prescription drugs or medical supplies under §B of this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Repositories that collect controlled dangerous substances for disposal:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Shall comply with the requirements of the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>May collect non-controlled dangerous substances and medical supplies in the same manner; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>May commingle the collection of controlled and non-controlled dangerous substances and medical supplies in accordance with the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>