Return of Drugs

PURPOSE: This rule establishes that pharmacies must give the MO HealthNet Division credit for any unused portion of the drug that is reusable in accordance with applicable federal or state law. (1) The return and reuse of drugs must follow guidelines set by the State Board of Pharmacy in 20 CSR 2220-3.040, as amended. (2) The pharmacy must give the MO HealthNet Division credit for all reusable items (any unused portion) not taken by the MO HealthNet participant. In instances in which charges have been submitted prior to the return of an item, the pharmacy shall file an adjustment prorated to the quantity of the drug used by the MO HealthNet participant. AUTHORITY: sections 208.153, 208.201, and 660.017, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Dec. 15, 2000, effective July 30, 2001. Amended: Filed Sept. 16, 2013, effective March 30, 2014. Amended: Filed April 18, 2018, effective Nov. 30, 2018. Amended: Filed May 28, 2021, effective Nov. 30, 2021. *Original authority: 208.153, RSMo 1967, amended 1973, 1989, 1990, 1991, 2007, 2012; 208.201, RSMo 1987, amended 2007; and 660.017, RSMo 1993, amended 1995.