§ 4-9.1-7. Handling of donated medications.
(a) The facility receiving the turnover medication shall:
(1) Identify and maintain separately from other stock any drug accepted pursuant to this chapter; and
(2) Make a record of each drug accepted pursuant to this chapter that includes, without limitation:
(i) The date on which the drug was donated;
(ii) The name of the person who donated the drug; and
(iii) The expiration date of the drug.
(b) Any for-profit or nonprofit facility receiving turnover medications may then donate them to another qualifying nonprofit facility provided that subsequent responsibility for identifying and using the drug becomes the responsibility of the facility receiving the donation.
(c) All records must be maintained for not less than two (2) years.
History of Section.P.L. 2021, ch. 149, § 1, effective July 3, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 150, § 1, effective July 3, 2021.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry
Chapter 4-9.1 - Donation of Medications for Use by Nonprofit, State, and Local Facilities
Section 4-9.1-1. - Definitions.
Section 4-9.1-2. - Allowable medication donations.
Section 4-9.1-3. - Drugs not eligible for donation or reissuance.
Section 4-9.1-4. - Reissuance of medications.
Section 4-9.1-5. - Immunity from civil or criminal liability.
Section 4-9.1-6. - Sale of donated medications prohibited.