The Prescription - Disposal / Donation

Question 1

Special Disposal Requirements?

Answer 1

Authorized Controlled Substances Disposal Program (DEA Diversion Drug Disposal)
* Disposal & Documentation by Licensed Professional (RPh, RN, LPN) + Witnessed By Another Adult (>18)

In Iowa - Drug Disposal is as Follows:
* Utilize services of DEA-registered & Iowa-Licensed Disposal Firm (Reverse Distributor)
-OR-
* Contact the Board Office for Assistance

Question 2

Patient Waste/Disposal?

Answer 2

July 1, 2021: IA Pharmacist Can Submit Electronic Claims for Reimbursement of Dispose Rx (or other company) if At Risk of Opioid Misuse/Overdose.
* All IA patients eligible to receive 2 free disposal kits every 30 days (No Rx Required)
* Pharmacy will be reimbursed $7.50 for providing disposal kit & information (BIN / PCN may be needed)
* Request Kit at pmp@iowa.gov

Question 3

Donations?

Answer 3

The Iowa Deparment of Health & Board Establish & Maintain Rx Drug Donation Repository Program

Question 4

Drug Take-Back Days?

Answer 4

www.dea.gov/takebackday

Find a Location in Your Area Here

Question 5

Are Returns Allowed?
Can Returns Be Dispensed?

Answer 5

Non-Controlled Rx/Device:
May be returned, exchanged, or resold only if pharmacist deems integrity has not been compromised

Controlled Substances:
Only Used On Same Patient

Unit Dose Returns:
Returned & Reused as Authorized
(Except if Controlled Substance)

Personal Contact Items:
Pharmacy cannot accept, reuse, resale any items removed from original package or container after sale.