SB537 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Pharmacies, disposition of unused or expired dispensed medication for destruction, Sec. 34-23-70 am'd

Summary

SB537 would let Alabama pharmacies accept unused or expired medications for destruction.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 34-23-70 to allow pharmacies to accept unused or expired dispensed medications specifically for destruction. This creates an exception to the current ban on refunds or resale of unused portions, but only when the destruction is done in compliance with applicable laws and board rules. The change applies to pharmacies and is overseen by the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy; it does not authorize selling or refunding medications.

Who It Affects

• Pharmacies and pharmacists in Alabama would be allowed to accept unused or expired dispensed medications for destruction, under board rules and applicable law.
• Alabama residents and patients who receive prescription medications would have a legal option to return unused or expired meds for disposal through participating pharmacies.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 34-23-70 to allow pharmacies to accept unused or expired dispensed medications for destruction.
• Keeps the prohibition on refunding or selling unused portions, but adds an exception allowing destruction-related returns in compliance with law and board rules.
• Establishes the act's effective date as the first day of the third month following passage and governor's approval.

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Subjects

Pharmacy, Alabama State Board of