This bill requires the Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Protection to conduct a study on the safe collection and disposal of sharps used for self-administering prescription drugs at home, with a report due to the Governor and Legislature by July 1, 2026. It allocates $200,000 from the Solid Waste Management Trust Fund for this study. Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes regarding the storage and handling of prescription drugs, introducing new security and recordkeeping requirements for establishments that store drugs solely for destruction, while exempting certain drugs collected under federal programs from some storage regulations.

Furthermore, the bill enhances regulations related to the wholesale distribution of prescription drugs, establishing procedures for crisis management, documentation of outdated drugs, and detailed recordkeeping for responsible personnel. It introduces new due diligence requirements for verifying suppliers and maintaining records for controlled substances, updates definitions and penalties for false reporting, and modifies references to ensure compliance with current practices. The bill also includes exemptions for certain permits related to veterinary wholesale distribution and nonresident manufacturers, while ensuring that violations of updated recordkeeping do not affect Medicaid reimbursements. These changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, aiming to improve the regulatory framework for prescription drug distribution and enhance public health and safety.

Statutes affected:
S 668 Filed: 499.0121, 465.022, 499.003, 499.012, 499.01201