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Section 431.453. Donation of Unused Drugs

TX Health & Safety Code § 431.453 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 431.453. DONATION OF UNUSED DRUGS. (a) A charitable drug donor may donate certain unused prescription drugs to the department for the pilot program under this subchapter.

(b) A seller or manufacturer of a drug that donates drugs through a qualified patient assistance program is considered a charitable drug donor.

(c) A charitable drug donor shall use appropriate safeguards established by department rule to ensure that the drugs are not compromised or illegally diverted while being stored or transported.

(d) The department may not accept the donated drugs unless:

(1) the charitable drug donor certifies that the drugs have been properly stored while in the possession of the donor or of the person for whom the drugs were originally dispensed;

(2) the charitable drug donor provides the department with a verifiable address and telephone number; and

(3) the person transferring possession of the drugs presents photographic identification.

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1191 (S.B. 1243), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.

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