- Introduced -

SB 1160 - This act establishes the Prescription Drug Repository Program within the Department of Health and Senior Services by January 1, 2005. The program shall accept and dispense donated prescription drugs to eligible Missouri residents. Only sealed and unopened prescription drugs will be accepted.

Any person or entity may donate prescription drugs at any pharmacy, hospital, or non-profit clinic that elects to participate in the program. These participating pharmacies, hospitals, and non-profit clinics shall dispense the donated prescription drugs to eligible Missouri residents in compliance with federal and state drug laws. Persons receiving the donated prescription drugs may be charged a handling fee. However, the donated prescription drugs must not be resold. Any person or entity who acts in good faith relating to the provisions of this act shall not be subject to civil or criminal liability.

The Director of the Department of Health and Senior Services, in consultation with the State Board of Pharmacy, must promulgate rules to implement this program.

This act is identical to HB 898 (2004).

LORIE TOWE