The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 151.555, subdivision 7, to enhance the procedures for the medication repository program. It establishes that pharmacists or authorized practitioners must inspect all donated drugs and supplies to ensure they are safe and suitable for dispensing. Notably, if a local repository receives drugs from the central repository, reinspection is not required. The bill also mandates that repositories store donated items securely and dispose of unsuitable drugs in compliance with relevant regulations.

Additionally, the bill introduces new requirements for documenting the destruction of drugs and medical supplies that are either accepted or subject to a recall. Specifically, repositories must maintain a record of destruction for at least two years, which includes details such as the date of destruction, the name and quantity of the drug, and the identity of the person or firm responsible for the destruction. This aims to improve accountability and safety within the medication repository program.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 151.555