2006 Utah Code - 58-17b-503 — Exception to unprofessional conduct.

     58-17b-503.   Exception to unprofessional conduct.
     (1) For purposes of this section:
     (a) "ICFMR" means an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded licensed as a nursing care facility or a small health care facility under Title 26, Chapter 21, Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection Act.
     (b) "Nursing care facility" has the same definition as in Section 26-21-2.
     (c) "Unit pack" means a tamper-resistant nonreusable single-dose single-drug package with identification that indicates the lot number and expiration date for the drug.
     (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection 58-17b-502(5), a pharmacist may accept back and redistribute any unused drug, or a part of it, after it has left the premises of the pharmacy if:
     (a) the drug was prescribed to a patient in a nursing care facility, an ICFMR, or state prison facility, county jail, or state hospital;
     (b) the drug was stored under the supervision of a licensed health care provider according to manufacturer recommendations;
     (c) the drug is in a unit pack or in the manufacturer's sealed container;
     (d) the drug was returned to the original dispensing pharmacy;
     (e) the drug was initially dispensed by a licensed pharmacist or licensed pharmacy intern; and
     (f) accepting back and redistribution of the drug complies with Federal Food and Drug Administration and Drug Enforcement Administration regulations.

Amended by Chapter 160, 2005 General Session