§ 23-25.4-2 - Legislative purpose. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 23-25.4-2

   § 23-25.4-2  Legislative purpose. –The general assembly has determined that the high cost of prescription drugs isa burden on the uninsured who may forego the drugs they need or take onlypartial doses which can ultimately increase health costs. The general assemblyhas also determined that many nursing facilities and assisted living residencesdestroy quantities of unused but viable prescription medications when residentspass away or when medications otherwise are no longer needed by the resident.In an effort to improve the quality, efficiency and utilization of the state'shealth care system, the general assembly hereby establishes a voluntarystatewide pilot program allowing nursing facilities and assisted livingresidences to transfer from their facilities unused prescription drugs toauthorized participating pharmacies for distribution to medically indigentRhode Island residents.