SENATE BILL 577

Sponsored By:

Senators Muse and Benson

Entitled:

Pharmacies - Taking Back and Disposing of Unused Drugs

Synopsis:

Requiring specified pharmacies to take back and dispose of unused prescription and nonprescription drugs in accordance with guidelines established by the United States Food and Drug Administration.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Senate Action

2/4

First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs

2/9

Hearing 3/9 at 1:00 p.m.

3/14

Unfavorable Report by Education Health and Environmental Affairs Withdrawn

House Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator C. Anthony Muse, District 26

Senator Joanne C. Benson, District 24

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Drugs -see also- Controlled Dangerous Sub; Substance Abuse

Federal Government

Pharmacists and Pharmacies

Refuse Disposal -see also- Recycling

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Health Occupations

( 12-403 , 12-403 , 12-403 )

Documents

Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered