Section 211. Disposal of drugs by authorized collectors

Any narcotic treatment program, hospital, or clinic with an on-site pharmacy, or pharmacy wishing to accept for return a previously dispensed drug for the purpose of destruction from an ultimate user, a person lawfully entitled to dispose of an ultimate user decedent's property, or a long-term care facility on behalf of an ultimate user who resides or has resided at that facility shall first be authorized by the DEA as a collector. The process used to collect and destroy drugs, along with any required recordkeeping, shall comply with applicable federal and state law.

1. Prior to collecting drugs, an authorized collector shall submit in writing to the board:

a. The name, address, and license number, if applicable, of the facility;

b. The intended method or methods of collection (i.e., collection receptacle or mail-back program); and

c. Signature of PIC or medical director of a narcotic treatment program.

2. If an authorized collector chooses to cease acting as a collector, the PIC or medical director shall notify the board within 30 days.

3. A narcotic treatment program that does not have an in-house pharmacy shall obtain a controlled substance registration.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 32, Issue 12, eff. March 24, 2016.

Statutory Authority

§§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-3307 of the Code of Virginia.