OAR 855-080-0105
Disposal of Drugs
(1)
Drugs that are outdated, damaged, deteriorated, misbranded, or adulterated shall be quarantined and physically separated from other drugs until they are destroyed or returned to their supplier.(2)
Controlled substances which are expired, deteriorated or unwanted shall be disposed of in conformance with 21 CFR 1317.(3)
Expired, deteriorated, discontinued, or unwanted controlled substances in a long-term care facility shall be destroyed and the destruction jointly witnessed on the premises by any two of the following:(a)
The consultant pharmacist or registered nurse designee.(b)
The Director of Nursing Services or supervising nurse designee(c)
The administrator of the facility or an administrative designee(d)
A Registered Nurse employed by the facility(4)
The destruction shall be documented and signed by the witnesses and the document retained at the facility for a period of at least three years. Copies of the document shall be sent to the consultant pharmacist. Any destruction of controlled substances deviating from this procedure must be approved by the Board prior to implementation.(5)
Upon written request, the Board may waive any of the requirements of this rule if a waiver will further public health or safety or the health and safety of a patient. A waiver granted under this section shall only be effective when it is issued by the Board in writing.
Source:
Rule 855-080-0105 — Disposal of Drugs, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=855-080-0105.