The bill aims to expand the Prescription Drug Donation Program in New Mexico, allowing a broader range of donors and recipients to participate in the donation, collection, and redistribution of unused prescription drugs. It defines key terms such as "donor," "eligible recipient," "patient," and "tamper-evident," and mandates the board to adopt rules for the donation process. The bill permits individuals from other states to donate unexpired and unused prescription drugs to eligible recipients, who can then redistribute these drugs to patients, provided they will not expire before use.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific procedures and standards for the donation and redistribution of certain prescription drugs, including refrigerated drugs, while excluding controlled substances. It establishes requirements for the inspection and labeling of donated drugs, as well as a form for patients to sign, acknowledging the care taken in the donation process and outlining the immunity from liability for those involved in the donation and redistribution. The bill also clarifies that manufacturers are not liable for failure to communicate product information regarding donated drugs and maintains the authority of governmental agencies to regulate or ban certain prescription drugs.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 26-1-3.2
Final Version: 26-1-3.2