Limitations on distribution of prescription drugs by pharmaceutical manufacturers or wholesalers.

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  • (1) A pharmaceutical manufacturer or pharmaceutical wholesaler may not provide a prescription drug to any person, except as defined by rule.
  • (2)
    • (a) Prescription drugs that are not controlled substances may be:
      • (i) distributed or provided as drug samples to a person licensed within the state to sell, prescribe, administer, or conduct research with legend drugs; and
      • (ii) supplied in connection with a manufacturer's patient assistance program to be distributed to qualifying patients enrolled in the program.
    • (b) Controlled substance prescription drugs may be sold or provided only:
      • (i) upon the issuance of an order or request by a person appropriately licensed under state and federal law to sell, prescribe, administer, or conduct research with prescription drugs; and
      • (ii) upon the establishment of documents in the possession of the manufacturer or distributor recording the purchaser, type of drug, quantity of drug, date of shipment, and date of delivery.
  • (3) Purchasers or those in receipt of drugs under this section shall maintain records in accordance with federal and state laws regarding controlled substances.




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