Bill > HB2785

This bill renames the "utilization of unused medications act" to the "medication donation program" and revises its provisions to better facilitate the donation, acceptance, and distribution of unused drugs and devices to eligible individuals. Key changes include expanding the definition of a "donating entity" to include patients, caregivers, pharmacies, manufacturers, and others, and clarifying that "qualifying centers" (such as indigent healthcare clinics, federally qualified health centers, pharmacies, and community mental health centers) must be registered with the Board of Pharmacy to accept, administer, supply, or dispense these donated items. The bill also updates the criteria for accepting donations, specifying that drugs must be in original or tamper-evident packaging, not expired, and free from tampering, misbranding, or adulteration, while explicitly excluding certain drugs like radiopharmaceuticals, controlled substances, and compounded drugs. Furthermore, it allows qualifying centers to charge a handling fee of up to $20 per prescription to cover costs, but not for drug samples, and mandates that these centers maintain detailed records and report annually to the Board of Pharmacy. The bill also reinforces protections against liability for those acting in good faith within the program, provided there is no gross negligence or bad faith.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2785/