Task Force on Medication Collection Programs (Resolution No. 104-05-08)

May 20, 2008 4:14 PM Topics: Resolutions

Resolution Number: 104-5-08
Title: Task Force on Medication Collection Programs
Action: Passed

Whereas, unused, unwanted, or expired medications may threaten public health and safety; and

Whereas the inappropriate disposal of unused or expired medications may pose a significant risk to the public and threaten the environment by contaminating waterways; and

Whereas, the increasing incidence of drug abuse is a serious problem and improper storage or disposal may lead to theft of medications, resulting in diversion and abuse; and

Whereas, medication collection programs provide for the safe and efficient disposal of unwanted or unused medications;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that NABP convene a task force, which includes appropriate stakeholders, particularly the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, to review medication collection programs;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force assess and recommend revisions, if necessary, to the Model State Pharmacy Act and Model Rules of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy to allow such programs.

(Resolution passed at the NABP 104th Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD)