The bill modifies the procedures for the medication repository program in Minnesota, specifically amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 151.555, subdivisions 6 and 10. It introduces new provisions allowing the central repository to purchase drugs from licensed wholesalers when there is an insufficient supply of donated drugs to fill prescriptions for eligible patients. Additionally, it clarifies that local repositories must dispose of drugs and supplies that are not suitable for donation or dispensing, while also ensuring that a copy of the donor form is provided to the central repository during transfers.

Furthermore, the bill appropriates $900,000 from the general fund for the Board of Pharmacy to support the medication repository program for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, with a base appropriation of the same amount for fiscal years 2028 and 2029. The changes aim to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the medication repository program, ensuring that more patients have access to necessary medications while maintaining safety and compliance standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 151.555