Sec. 10.34.28.08. Return of Unused Medication

A. Single-Drug Unit Dose Packaging.

(1) Automated medication systems that distribute medications in single-drug unit dose packaging may allow for return of unused medications to the system provided that:

(a) The medication is returned to a designated common, secure, one-way returns bin; and

(b) A licensed pharmacist determines whether the medication is in an unadulterated form.

(2) Only a licensed pharmacist may return medications directly to the automated medication system under §A(1) of this regulation.

B. Unused medications distributed from a remote or decentralized automated medication system in a manner other than single-drug unit dose packaging shall be:

(1) Returned to a designated common, secure, one-way returns bin; and

(2) Returned to the permit holder for proper disposal.

C. Unused medications dispensed from a centralized automated medication system stocked with bulk medications may not be returned to the system.