Bill > SB1377

This bill amends Arizona law regarding the donation and redistribution of medicine, providing a comprehensive framework for how medicines can be legally donated, transferred, and dispensed to eligible patients. The bill establishes detailed requirements for donors and authorized recipients, including verifying the donor's legal authorization to possess medicine, maintaining patient confidentiality, and ensuring medicine quality and safety. Authorized recipients, which include entities like hospitals, pharmacies, and healthcare institutions, can accept donated medicine that is in unopened, tamper-evident packaging, not adulterated, and meets specific FDA guidelines. The bill allows for one-time transfers of donated medicine between authorized recipients and permits charging only minimal handling or administrative fees. Importantly, the bill provides legal immunity for entities acting in good faith within this donation system and defines key terms like "donor," "eligible patient," and "medicine." New provisions also allow authorized recipients, the Department of Health Services, and other specified entities to post public information about medicine donation processes. The legislation aims to help indigent, uninsured, or underinsured patients access needed medications while maintaining strict safety and documentation standards.

Health and Social Services

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82774