Prescription Drug Repository Program - Redirecting Safe Prescription Drugs Pilot Program

Summary

The bill establishes the Redirecting Safe Prescription Drugs Pilot Program, directing the Maryland Secretary of Health to work with the DEA and four licensed pharmacies to sort and move unopened, non‑controlled prescription meds collected during a National Prescription Drug Take‑Back Day into a state‑run repository. The program aims to expand access for underserved patients, cut pharmaceutical waste, and keep drugs out of the wrong hands. Participating sites must package drugs correctly, send controlled substances to the DEA, and report collection data by October 2027.

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