IDPH-PRESCRIPT DRUG REPOSITORY

Creates the Prescription Drug Repository Pilot Program Act. Requires the Department of Public Health to establish a prescription drug repository program. Provides that collection efforts shall be performed by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Sets forth requirements that prescription drugs or supplies must meet in order to be accepted and dispensed under the program. Provides that no drugs or supplies donated under the prescription drug repository program may be resold. Provides that nothing in the Act requires that a pharmacy or pharmacist to participate in the prescription drug repository pilot program. Provides for civil and criminal immunity regarding the donation, acceptance, or dispensing of prescription drugs or supplies under the program. Imposes conditions on any rulemaking authority. Provides that the Department, in collaboration with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, shall submit 2 reports to the General Assembly before December 31, 2024. Provides that after submission of the second report, the pilot program shall terminate. Repeals the Act on January 1, 2026. Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act, the Wholesale Drug Distribution Licensing Act, the Senior Pharmaceutical Assistance Act, the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, and the Cannabis and Controlled Substances Tort Claims Act to provide that persons engaged in donating or accepting, or packaging, repackaging, or labeling, prescription drugs to the extent permitted or required under the Prescription Drug Repository Pilot Program Act are exempt from provisions of those other Acts that might prohibit or otherwise regulate such activity. Effective immediately.