Bill > H0058

This bill amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to provide for the transfer of legend drugs (prescription drugs) for donation to medically indigent patients in Idaho. The key provisions include: - Defining "donation repository" as certain healthcare and charitable entities that can accept donated legend drugs. - Defining "medically indigent patient" as an Idaho resident who is not eligible for Medicaid/Medicare, cannot afford private prescription drug insurance, or lacks the resources to pay for a legend drug. - Allowing qualified donors, including members of the public and eligible entities, to distribute legend drugs to donation repositories if the drugs are in the manufacturer's original sealed packaging or have remained under the control of the qualified donor. - Specifying requirements for donation repositories to accept and dispense the donated legend drugs, including ensuring the drugs are not adulterated and have sufficient expiration dates. - Clarifying that the law does not require anyone to donate, dispense, transfer, or accept donated legend drugs, and does not prohibit the return of unused prescription drugs to the Idaho Medicaid program.

Health and Social Services

Health and Welfare Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2019/legislation/H0058/