Is there a legal way to donate unexpired costly medication?

pmabraham, BSN, RN · Jul 31, 2015

Thank you everyone for your input. While Workers Compensation paid for the meds (no cost to me), the pharmacy included the pricing Workers Comp paid. Combined for both meds were slightly over $3,000. Since there are approximately 25 days of each med still present, we are trying different venues (so far no go) to see if they can be freely given to someone in need.

P.S. I just checked Donate Product | Global Links | Sharing Surplus, Saving Lives and they cannot accept medications.

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Jul 31, 2015

Thank you everyone for your input. While Workers Compensation paid for the meds (no cost to me), the pharmacy included the pricing Workers Comp paid. Combined for both meds were slightly over $3,000. Since there are approximately 25 days of each med still present, we are trying different venues (so far no go) to see if they can be freely given to someone in need.
P.S. I just checked Donate Product | Global Links | Sharing Surplus, Saving Lives and they cannot accept medications.

Most cannot accept "used" medication. Antiretrovirals are not very useful for only a month supply. I don't think there is a charitable organization that serves the U.S. that can legally accept a donation of prescription medication. Those that work overseas usually can accept bulk donations from a manufacturer or healthcare facility. Last I looked none could legally accept prescription medication from an individual. Your idea is noble but may not come to fruition.

Columnist · Jul 31, 2015

We have a free clinic in our community for underserved people. They accept unexpired meds. Pharmacists screen and relabel the meds. Many people are able to benefit from these meds.