[§461-10.2]  Return for disposal of unused, remaining, or expired drugs; pharmacy options.  (a)  No pharmacy shall accept the return of any prescription drug unless:

     (1)  The pharmacy is collecting the prescription drug for disposal only; and

     (2)  The pharmacy is registered with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration as an authorized collector pursuant to title 21 Code of Federal Regulations section 1317.40.

     (b)  No prescription drug returned to the pharmacy for disposal shall be redispensed or returned for cash or credit.

     (c)  Any pharmacy accepting prescription drugs for disposal shall use the following methods:

     (1)  Secured collection receptacles in compliance with title 21 Code of Federal Regulations section 1317.75; or

     (2)  Mail-back programs.

     (d)  In any pharmacy accepting prescription drugs for disposal under this section, the pharmacist-in-charge shall ensure that only Drug Enforcement Administration approved reverse distributors acquire prescription drugs collected through collection receptacles and mail-back programs. [L 2019, c 183, §2]