OAR 855-041-1045: Returned Drugs and Devices

(1) Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, certified Oregon pharmacy technicians and interns may not accept the return of controlled substances. (2) Pharmacists, pharmacies, pharmacy technicians, certified Oregon pharmacy technicians and interns may accept the return of drugs or devices as defined by ORS 689.005 once the drugs or devices have been removed from the pharmacy only if; (a) The drugs or devices are accepted for destruction or disposal and; (b) The drugs or devices were dispensed in error, were defective, adulterated, misbranded, dispensed beyond their expiration date, were unable to be delivered to the patient, or are subject of a drug or device recall; or (c) After consultation, a pharmacist determines that, in the pharmacist’s professional judgment, harm could result to the public or a patient if the drugs or devices were not accepted for return. (3) Not withstanding (2) of this rule, drugs or devices previously dispensed or distributed may be returned and redispensed or redistributed provided all the following conditions are met: (a) The drug is in an unopened, tamper-evident unit; (b) The drugs or devices have remained at all times in control of a person trained and knowledgeable in the storage and administration of drugs in long term care facilities or supervised living groups using the services of a consultant pharmacist; (c) The drug or device has not been adulterated or misbranded and has been stored according to the manufacturer recommendations.