Tennessee Law Regarding Beyond-Use or Expiration Date on Compounded Drugs

Tennessee Board of Pharmacy recently reminded all pharmacy personnel of the state law requiring them to check compounding medications and ingredients that are past the beyond-use r expiration dates.

In its June 2012 newsletter found here, the Board stated:

Expired Medications Continue to Be Found on Pharmacy Shelves

As a reminder to all pharmacy personnel, it is advised to segregate all expired medications from stock, mark for destruction, and immediately destroy or return these items to a reverse distributor for destruction. Also, do not forget to check compounding medications and ingredients that are past the beyond-use or expiration date. Refer to Tennessee Board of Pharmacy Rule 1140-03-.11, which states:

The owner or pharmacist in charge of a pharmacy practice site shall immediately return or destroy all outdated, defective, or deteriorated prescription drugs and devices and related materials; except that the destruction of controlled substances listed in any schedule shall be performed by a board approved agent or vendor.

Historically, the Board has approved issuance of a letter of warning and/or civil penalties, depending on the facts associated with the violation.