23. TL:DR - The Prescription: Disposal/Donation

Question 1

Any pharmacy which intends to receive, collect, and dispose of controlled substances shall comply with

Answer 1

the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010

Question 2

Each pharmacy with controlled substances shall submit to the board the necessary authorization to be a collector issued by DEA within

Answer 2

10 days of the receipt thereof

Question 3

Any pharmacy who also intends to receive, collect, and dispose of non-controlled prescription drugs shall also comply with the same requirements relating to controlled substances with the exception of

Answer 3

any requirement for authorization from the DEA

Question 4

Which drugs may be donated under certain circumstances?

Answer 4

only legend drugs

Question 5

Are refunds/returns allowed?

Answer 5

no

Question 6

can returns be dispensed

Answer 6

no