NYS-7605In Committee

Requires a personal use pharmaceutical disposal system be provided at the time of dispensing an opioid prescription

Jurisdiction:
New York
Type:
EPR
Last action:
Jan 5, 2022
Pharmaceuticals
Bill mandates pharmaceutical manufacturers/dispensers provide disposal systems with opioid prescriptions, aligning with EPR principles of producer responsibility for end-of-life product management, though focused on a specific drug class rather than comprehensive product stewardship.

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