Bill > SF1785

This bill modifies Minnesota's medication repository program by expanding the rules for drug donations and introducing new provisions for drug acquisition. The bill allows the central repository to purchase drugs from licensed wholesalers when there are insufficient donated drugs to fill prescriptions, with a requirement to prioritize using donated drugs whenever possible. It clarifies and slightly modifies the existing standards for drug and medical supply donations, including maintaining requirements about expiration dates, packaging integrity, and donor verification. The bill also adjusts procedures for local repositories, mandating that they transfer suitable donated drugs to the central repository if they choose not to dispense them and properly dispose of unsuitable drugs. Additionally, the bill includes an appropriation of $900,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (with the same base amount for fiscal years 2028 and 2029) to the Board of Pharmacy to support the medication repository program's operations. These changes aim to improve the efficiency and reach of the medication repository program, which helps provide access to donated, unused medications for eligible patients.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1785&ssn=0&y=2025