The general assembly finds that many nursing facilities and assisted living residences destroy quantities of unused but viable prescription medication when residents pass away or when medications otherwise are no longer needed by the resident. In an effort to improve the quality, efficiency and utilization of the state's healthcare system, the general assembly hereby establishes a statewide program allowing pharmacies to accept for return and redispensing certain prescription drugs.
01/31/2013 Introduced, referred to House H.E.W. 02/05/2013 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration on 02/13/2013. 02/13/2013 Committee postponed at request of sponsor. 04/18/2013 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration on 04/24/2013. 04/24/2013 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
