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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to establishing provisions for the return of expired pharmaceuticals. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill establishes provisions for the return of expired pharmaceuticals. It requires manufacturers of controlled substances to provide for the return of expired drugs from pharmacies within six months of the expiration date and to provide full credit or refund. Wholesale drug businesses must implement and administer these return policies. Manufacturers must also provide the Department of Public Health with information about their return policies. Failure to comply may result in the Commissioner listing the manufacturer's products as ineligible for use in any state-funded program. The Commissioner is also required to promulgate regulations to enforce this act.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4625 (on 06/18/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1152 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1152.pdf |
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