Indiana Code 11-12-5-8. Return of unused medications, medical devices, or medical supplies
(1) unused medications that meet the requirements of IC 25-26-13-25(k)(1) through IC 25-26-13-25(k)(6); and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 11-12-5-8
- Sheriff: means the sheriff of the county or another person authorized to perform sheriff's duties. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(b) The county sheriff:
(1) shall return medication that belonged to a Medicaid recipient; and
(2) may return other unused medication;
to the pharmacy that dispensed the medication if the unused medication meets the requirements of IC 25-26-13-25(k)(1) through IC 25-26-13-25(k)(6).
(c) The county sheriff may return unused medical devices or medical supplies that are used for prescription drug therapy and that meet the requirements of IC 25-26-13-25(l) to a pharmacy or pharmacist.
(d) A pharmacist or pharmacy that enters into an agreement with the county sheriff to accept the return of:
(1) unused medications that meet the requirements of IC 25-26-13-25(k)(1) through IC 25-26-13-25(k)(6); or
(2) unused medical devices or medical supplies that are used for prescription drug therapy and that meet the requirements of IC 25-26-13-25(l);
may negotiate with the county sheriff a fee for processing the returns.
As added by P.L.174-2011, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.159-2012, SEC.2.