1.      Section R4-23-604(K)(e)(ii). More specifically, the requirement to quarantine and not sell or distribute “any narcotic or other controlled substance, prescription-only drug or device, nonprescription drug, precursor chemical, or regulated chemical that has less than 120 days remaining on the expiration date”. 

a.       The 120 day restriction be waived to allow for distribution of short dated inventory to facilities that administer medications in an in-patient setting, if the following circumstance are present:

i.      The medication would still be in good date when administered or consumed by the patient. 

ii.      The distributor shall inform the purchaser of the short dated product(s). 

iii.      If the pharmacy does not use the medication prior to expiring, the distributor shall refund the full value for that product.

b.       The 120 day restriction be waived to allow for distribution of short dated inventory that does not have less than a 30 days expiration date  for an out-patient setting, if the following circumstance are present:

i.      The medication would still be in good date when consumed by the patient. 

ii.      The distributor shall inform the purchaser of the short dated product(s). 

iii.      If the pharmacy does not use the medication prior to expiring, the distributor shall refund the full value for that product.
 

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Wholesaling of short dated medications by wholesalers - 05222020.pdf