Enacts GS 90-106.5, establishing required actions of a pharmacy dispensing a controlled substance, defined by statutory cross-reference and to specifically include any drug or medication identified for inclusion in the statute by the Commission for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services. Requires a pharmacy, at the time of dispensation, to (1) provide the patient with written informational materials on discarding medications, as specified, and (2) make available on-site, for purchase or at no cost to the patient, at least one consumer method for disposal of medications, including at-home drug disposal boxes or secured medication collection kiosks or boxes, subject to specified requirements and limitations. Effective October 1, 2021, and applies to controlled substances dispensed by pharmacies operating in the State on or after that date.
PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISPOSAL/JOHN'S LAW.
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AN ACT REQUIRING PHARMACIES TO PROVIDE PATIENTS WITH WRITTEN INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS ON PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISPOSAL AND TO MAKE AVAILABLE ON-SITE AT LEAST ONE CONSUMER METHOD FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISPOSAL.Intro. by Sasser.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (May 12 2021)
Bill History:
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Mon, 26 Apr 2021 House: Filed
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Tue, 27 Apr 2021 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Tue, 11 May 2021 House: Reptd Fav
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Tue, 11 May 2021 House: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
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Tue, 11 May 2021 House: Reptd Fav
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Tue, 11 May 2021 House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
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Tue, 11 May 2021 House: Added to Calendar
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Tue, 11 May 2021 House: Passed 2nd Reading
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Tue, 11 May 2021 House: Passed 3rd Reading
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Wed, 12 May 2021 House: Regular Message Sent To Senate
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Wed, 12 May 2021 Senate: Regular Message Received From House
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Wed, 12 May 2021 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Wed, 12 May 2021 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
H 683
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Bill H 683 (2021-2022)Summary date: Apr 26 2021 - View Summary
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