Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Professional Licensing
Board of Pharmacy
Program for Utilization of Unused Prescription Drugs
Section R. 338.3633 - Collection of prescription drugs and other medication for destruction and disposal; requirements; limitations
Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024
Rule 33.
(1) Pursuant to section 17776 of the code, MCL 333.17776, a participating pharmacy or charitable clinic shall accept from any person a prescription drug or any other medication that is ineligible for distribution under the program for destruction and disposal.
(2) Unless permitted by federal law, controlled substances shall not be collected by a participating pharmacy or charitable clinic for destruction and disposal.
(3) If a participating pharmacy or charitable clinic accepts a chemotherapeutic agent for destruction, the chemotherapeutic agent shall not be mixed with other prescription drugs collected for disposal under the program. The chemotherapeutic agent shall be mixed with the participating pharmacy's or charitable clinic's hazardous waste.
(4) The collection shall occur on-site at the participating pharmacy or charitable clinic and according to these rules and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
