Section 338.3637. Access; destruction of collected drugs.

Rule 37. (1) A collection device utilizing a removable liner shall only be accessed for the following purposes:

(a)     To remove the contents to process for safe, effective, and immediate transportation.

(b)    To immediately transfer the contents to a waste disposal facility.

(c)     To immediately transfer the contents to a responsible third party for transportation to a waste disposal facility.

(2)   A collection device utilizing a removable liner shall only be accessed as follows:

(a)     The access shall be done by two personnel, one of whom shall be a licensed pharmacist, designated by the participating pharmacy or charitable clinic.

(b)    Upon being accessed, the liner shall be immediately sealed and the weight of the contents immediately recorded in the destruction and disposal log. A copy of the destruction log shall be transferred with the sealed contents.

(3)    A collection device for the yellow jug old drugs program operated by the Great Lakes clean water organization shall be weighed at the time the collection device leaves the pharmacy and the weight shall be recorded in the destruction and disposal log. The participating pharmacy or charitable clinic shall comply with all requirements of the yellow jug old drugs program.

(4)   Within 1 year of collection, the contents of the collection device shall be transferred to a waste disposal facility for destruction.

(5)   The contents of the collection device shall be destroyed pursuant to all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

History: 2014 AACS.