Medication repository program procedures modifications in Minnesota, including inspection and storage standards.

The bill modifies the medication repository program procedures in Minnesota. It mandates that pharmacists or authorized practitioners inspect donated drugs and supplies before dispensing. Local repositories do not need to reinspect drugs and supplies received from the central repository. Donated drugs and supplies must be stored in secure areas under appropriate environmental conditions and cannot be stored with nondonated inventory. The bill also outlines procedures for handling recalled drugs and requires records of drug destruction.

Medication repository program procedures modifications in Minnesota, including inspection and storage standards.

The bill modifies the medication repository program procedures in Minnesota. It mandates that pharmacists or authorized practitioners inspect donated drugs and supplies before dispensing. Local repositories do not need to reinspect drugs and supplies received from the central repository. Donated drugs and supplies must be stored in secure areas under appropriate environmental conditions and cannot be stored with nondonated inventory. The bill also outlines procedures for handling recalled drugs and requires records of drug destruction.