Gov. Kate Brown (D) signed into law HB 3273, directing each covered manufacturer of covered drugs sold within the state to develop and implement a drug take-back program. Similar to Washington State’s law, the program is to be funded by drug manufacturers operating in the state, is voluntary for pharmacies to participate and provides for local pre-emption. The Environmental Quality Commission may adopt rules, as necessary, with assistance from the State Board of Pharmacy. Each drug take-back program must be operational by July 1, 2021.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.