12. a. Before the sale or return of a prescription drug to another wholesale distributor, a selling wholesale distributor shall provide a pedigree or a certification in accordance with the following specifications:

(1) if the seller is an authorized distributor of record, a pedigree for each prescription drug that is included on the specified list of susceptible products and was not purchased directly from the manufacturer; or

(2) if the seller is neither the prescription drug manufacturer nor an authorized distributor of record, a pedigree for each prescription drug that is distributed.

b. A wholesale distributor shall provide for the secure and confidential storage of information with restricted access and policies and procedures to protect the integrity and confidentiality of the information.

c. A wholesale distributor shall conduct business in a commercial location, and not a personal dwelling or residence.

d. A wholesale distributor shall provide and maintain appropriate inventory controls in order to detect and document any theft, counterfeiting or diversion of prescription drugs.

L.2005,c.206,s.12.