Mo. Code Regs. tit. 19 § 20-50.005

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 19 CSR 20-50.005 - Definitions

PURPOSE: This rule contains definitions which establish the intended meaning of certain terms used throughout this chapter.

(1) As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings specified:

(A) "Dispenser" means a pharmacy, hospital, prescriber or other person who is licensed and authorized to independently dispense prescription drugs in Missouri;

(B) "Institutional facility" means a long-term care, mental care or other licensed facility that provides health care to resident patients;

(C) "Original sealed and tamper evident unit-dose packaging" means sealed and tamper-evident unit of use packaging by the original manufacturer, by a federally registered repackager, or by a licensed pharmacy in compliance with 4 CSR 220-2.130 and 4 CSR 220-3.040;

(D) "Program" means the Prescription Drug Repository Program established by the Department of Health and Senior Services pursuant to sections 196.970 through 196.984, RSMo to accept and dispense prescription drugs donated for the purpose of being dispensed to persons who are residents of Missouri and who meet eligibility requirements of the program.

19 CSR 20-50.005

AUTHORITY: section 196.984, RSMo Supp. 2004.* Emergency rule filed Dec. 15, 2004, effective Jan. 1, 2005, expired June 29, 2005. Original rule filed Dec. 15, 2004, effective June 30, 2005.

*Original authority: 196.984, RSMo 2004.