Kansas News: Unused Medication Act

Topics: Medication collection program disposal

Published in the March 2009 Kansas State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter

The Board of Pharmacy has promulgated Rules and Regulations related to the Unused Medication Act. For a copy of the statutes and regulations go to the Board Web site at www.kansas.gov/pharmacy to the link “Unused Medication.” You will also find all of the forms that are necessary to participate as a donor or as a qualifying clinic or center. To participate in the program the clinic or center must fill out the appropriate forms and provide them to the Board of Pharmacy. They must also be registered with the Board as an indigent care clinic. There is no registration fee but the clinic or center that is accepting donations must have a pharmacist-in-charge. These clinics are receiving federal funding and are in need of pharmacists that will volunteer some of their time. If you are interested in contributing your time to help those less fortunate, you may contact the Board for a list of clinics that need help. If you have any questions about this program contact the Board of Pharmacy at 785/296-4056.