58-17b-503 - Exception to unprofessional conduct.
58-17b-503. Exception to unprofessional conduct.
(1) For purposes of this section:
(a) "ICFMR" means an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded licensed as anursing care facility or a small health care facility under Title 26, Chapter 21, Health CareFacility Licensing and Inspection Act.
(b) "Nursing care facility" has the same definition as in Section 26-21-2.
(c) "Unit pack" means a tamper-resistant nonreusable single-dose single-drug packagewith identification that indicates the lot number and expiration date for the drug.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection 58-17b-502(5), a pharmacist mayaccept back and redistribute any unused drug, or a part of it, after it has left the premises of thepharmacy if:
(a) the drug was prescribed to a patient in a nursing care facility, an ICFMR, or stateprison facility, county jail, or state hospital;
(b) the drug was stored under the supervision of a licensed health care provider accordingto manufacturer recommendations;
(c) the drug is in a unit pack or in the manufacturer's sealed container;
(d) the drug was returned to the original dispensing pharmacy;
(e) the drug was initially dispensed by a licensed pharmacist or licensed pharmacy intern;and
(f) accepting back and redistribution of the drug complies with Federal Food and DrugAdministration and Drug Enforcement Administration regulations.
Amended by Chapter 160, 2005 General Session