059-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-8

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 2-8 - Child-Resistant Packaging

(a) The Consumer Product Safety Commission enforces the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA), which requires that all prescription medication shall be dispensed in child-resistant packaging.

(b) Unless the prescription drug is expressly exempted from the federal regulations, the drug must be dispensed in a child-resistant package. Exceptions to this requirement do exist as follows:

• (i) The purchaser may request either a one-time or a blanket waiver from the requirement. A one-time request shall be documented on the prescription or patient profile records by the pharmacist; or

• (ii) The practitioner, at the request of the patient, may request a one-time waiver. However, the practitioner cannot request a blanket waiver.

(c) Child-resistant prescription containers cannot be reused for refills of prescriptions. However, glass containers may be reused, provided that a new safety closure is used.

059-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-8

Amended, Eff. 10/31/2017.

Amended, Eff. 12/19/2018.