PDFWAC 246-945-485

Destruction or return of drugs or devices—Restrictions.

(1) A dispensed drug or prescription device must only be accepted for return and reuse as follows:
(a) Noncontrolled legend drugs that have been maintained in the custody and control of the institutional facility, dispensing pharmacy, or their related facilities under common control may be returned and reused if product integrity can be assured.
(b) Those that qualify for return under the provisions of chapter 69.70 RCW.
(2) A dispensed drug or prescription device may be accepted for return and destruction if:
(a) The dispensed drug or prescription device was dispensed in a manner inconsistent with the prescriber's instructions;
(b) The return is in compliance with the Washington state safe medication return program laws and rules, chapters 69.48 RCW and 246-480 WAC; or
(c) The return and destruction is in compliance with the facility's policies and procedures.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005, 18.64.080, 18.130.075, 18.64.043, 18.64.044, 18.64.045, 18.64.046, 18.64.370, 18.64.460, 69.50.310, 18.64.011, 18.64.245, 18.64.470, 18.64.255, 18.64.205, 18.64.253, 18.64.410, 18.64.500, 18.64.590. WSR 20-12-072, § 246-945-485, filed 6/1/20, effective 7/1/20.]