LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
200 W. Washington St., Suite 301
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 233-0696
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 7022 NOTE PREPARED: Dec 30, 2020
BILL NUMBER: SB 331 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Disposal of Unused Medications and Prescriptions.
FIRST AUTHOR: Sen. Grooms BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED: X GENERAL IMPACT: State & Local
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill requires the Indiana Board of Pharmacy to require specified entities to
do the following when adopting rules concerning the return or disposal of unused controlled substances or
prescription medication:
(1) Provide patients with education concerning the dangers presented by unused or expired
controlled substances or prescription medication.
(2) Provide, on site, at least one consumer method of controlled substance or prescription medication
disposal.
The bill requires consumer methods of disposal to meet certain requirements.
Effective Date: July 1, 2021.
Explanation of State Expenditures: The Board of Pharmacy and Professional Licensing Agency (PLA) will
experience a minor increase in workload to adopt additional rules concerning the return and disposal of
unused controlled substances and prescription medications. Additionally, a violation of the bill’s
requirements by a licensed pharmacy or health facility could be subject to administrative orders and
procedures by the Board of Pharmacy, resulting in additional workload for the Board and PLA. The State
Department of Health (ISDH) may also take action against a licensed health facility. The nature of the
violation and the corrective actions of the pharmacy or health facility will determine the cost to the Board,
PLA, and ISDH. These actions are within the agencies’ routine administrative functions and should be able
to be implemented with no additional appropriations.
Explanation of State Revenues: If a violation of the bill’s requirements by a pharmacy or health facility
occurs, PLA or ISDH may take an action that could impact state revenue. If the violator has a license denied
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or revoked, fee revenue would decrease to the General Fund. Pharmacy license fees are $200 biennially.
Health facility license fees are at least $200 annually. PLA and ISDH may also impose fines of up to $1,000
for pharmacies and health facilities, which would be deposited in the General Fund. Any additional revenue
is expected to be minimal.
Explanation of Local Expenditures: County-owned health facilities may require additional costs and
workload to comply with rules adopted under this bill, and may be subject to fines of up to $1,000 for
violations.
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Professional Licensing Agency, Board of Pharmacy; State Department of Health.
Local Agencies Affected: County-owned health facilities.
Information Sources: IC 16-28-5; IC 25-1-9-9; Legislative Services Agency, Indiana Handbook of Taxes,
Revenues, and Appropriations, FY 2020..
Fiscal Analyst: Adam White, 317-234-1360.
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Statutes affected:
1. Introduced Senate Bill (S): 25-26-23-4