Iowa Admin. Code r. 657-10.23 - [Rescinded effective 7/16/2025] Disposal of previously dispensed controlled substances
(1)
Registrant disposal. Except as provided in 657-Chapter 23 for
care facilities, a registrant may not dispose of previously dispensed
controlled substances unless the registrant has modified its registration with
DEA to administer an authorized collection program. A registrant shall not take
possession of a previously dispensed controlled substance except for reuse for
the same patient or except as provided in paragraph
10.23(2)"b."
(2)
Hospice disposal.
a. An
employee of a hospice program, acting within the scope of employment, may
dispose of a controlled substance of a hospice program patient following the
death of the patient or the expiration of the controlled substance pursuant to
and in compliance with federal law.
b. A physician of a hospice program patient
may dispose of a patient's controlled substance which is no longer required due
to a change in the patient's care plan.
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(1) Registrant disposal. Except as provided in 657-Chapter 23 for care facilities, a registrant may not dispose of previously dispensed controlled substances unless the registrant has modified its registration with DEA to administer an authorized collection program . A registrant shall not take possession of a previously dispensed controlled substance except for reuse for the same patient or except as provided in paragraph 10.23(2)"b. "
(2) Hospice disposal.
a. An employee of a hospice program , acting within the scope of employment, may dispose of a controlled substance of a hospice program patient following the death of the patient or the expiration of the controlled substance pursuant to and in compliance with federal law.
b. A physician of a hospice program patient may dispose of a patient's controlled substance which is no longer required due to a change in the patient's care plan.