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Safe Drug Disposal at Home: Grants for Opioid Patients and Pharmacy Education.

This law establishes a grant program for up to five states, allowing pharmacies to provide free, safe in-home drug disposal systems to patients receiving opioid prescriptions who are at risk of overdose. The goal is to prevent accidental misuse and environmental contamination from unused medication, directly enhancing household safety. Patients will also receive mandatory, brief safety education from pharmacists regarding proper storage and disposal.
Key points
Patients receiving opioid prescriptions (especially first-time users or those with dosage changes) will receive free systems for safe drug disposal at home that render the medication unusable.
Pharmacists must provide brief education (up to 5 minutes) on safe storage and disposal, which is crucial for preventing misuse and accidental ingestion.
The program is a demonstration initiative limited to five states, funded with $56 million through 2029, to test the effectiveness of this approach.
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Print number: 118_HR_8570
Sponsor: Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9]
Process start date: 2024-05-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SIDDI Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8570.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-05-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Patients receiving opioid prescriptions (especially first-time users or those with dosage changes) will receive free systems for safe drug disposal at home that render the medication unusable.
  • Pharmacists must provide brief education (up to 5 minutes) on safe storage and disposal, which is crucial for preventing misuse and accidental ingestion.
  • The program is a demonstration initiative limited to five states, funded with $56 million through 2029, to test the effectiveness of this approach.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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