1. A. The definitions at A.R.S. § 32-1909(U) apply to this Section.
2. B. As specified under A.R.S. § 32-1909(N), an authorized recipient shall not sell a medicine received from a donor.

3. C. An authorized recipient may charge a fee to an eligible patient to whom a donated medicine is dispensed. The authorized recipient shall ensure any fee charged to an eligible patient:

   1. 1. Does not exceed the reasonable cost of receiving, handling, and dispensing the donated medicine; and
   2. 2. Is consistent with the purpose of the donated medicine program. A fee consistent with the purpose of the donated medicine program includes an adjustment for the quantity and retail cost of the medicine dispensed.
4. D. An authorized recipient may charge a fee to a donor or other authorized recipient for usual and customary expenses incurred in receiving and handling donated medicine.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 14 A.A.R. 4320, effective January 3, 2009 (Supp. 08-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 28 A.A.R. 611 (March 18, 2022), effective May 2, 2022 (Supp. 22-1).