Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 6 - Prescription Drug Repository Program
Section 15-608 - Regulations

(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 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 and medical supplies under the Program;
        (4)    Requirements for designation of repositories to dispense or dispose of donated prescription drugs and medical supplies under the Program;
        (5)    Standards and procedures for accepting, safely storing, dispensing, shipping, and disposing of donated prescription drugs and medical supplies;
        (6)    Standards and procedures for inspecting donated prescription drugs and medical supplies intended for dispensing to determine that:
            (i)    The original packaging is:
                1.    Sealed and tamper–evident; and
                2.    In the case of prescription drugs, in the undisturbed single unit dose packaging; and
            (ii)    The prescription drugs and medical supplies are unadulterated, safe, and suitable for dispensing;
        (7)    A standard form for health care practitioners to submit to a repository to indicate a patient’s need for the Program;
        (8)    A standard form that an individual receiving a prescription drug or medical supply from the Program must sign before receiving the drug or supply to confirm that the individual understands that:
            (i)    The individual is receiving prescription drugs or medical supplies that have been donated to the Program; and
            (ii)    Entities involved in the Program have certain immunity from liability;
        (9)    Record keeping and reporting requirements for a repository; and
        (10)    Any other standards and procedures the Board considers appropriate.