June 15, 2018

Dear Interested Party:

Pursuant to Chapter 480 of the Laws of 2016, the New York State Department of Health (Department) must develop regulations concerning the donation and redispensing of unused prescription drugs. In an effort to inform the rulemaking process, the Department has issued this Request for Information (RFI) to gather information and research possible approaches to developing a drug donation and redispensing program (Program) that preserves patient safety while ensuring unused drugs are appropriately and efficiently dispensed, consistent with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Responses to the RFI are due August 15, 2018 at 5:00 pm. Please send responses and recommendations to drugdonationRFI@health.ny.gov with the subject line "Drug Donation RFI." Please include your organization's contact information, in case there are questions regarding your response.