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DRUGS AND MEDICINE

Abortifacients, see under ABORTION

Administering

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2012 245D.02

Family adult day services, Minn. Statutes 2012 245A.143

Home and community-based services licensing standards, Minn. Statutes 2012 245D.05

Legend drugs, emergencies, Minn. Statutes 2012 144.4197

Support services for developmentally disabled persons, Minn. Statutes 2012 245B.03, 245B.05, 245B.07

Adulteration

Color additives, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.35

Commercial Feed Law, Minn. Statutes 2012 25.37

Embargoes, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.38

Violations, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.34

AIDS drug assistance program (ADAP), Human Services Department, Minn. Statutes 2012 256.01

Alcohol in medicine, liquor law, Minn. Statutes 2012 340A.906

Anesthetics, see ANESTHETICS

Antibiotics, sale as bulk food, Minn. Statutes 2012 31.83

Antigens, human leukocyte antigens, tissue donors, Minn. Statutes 2012 144.336

Antihemophilic factor drugs, medical assistance, prior authorization, Minn. Statutes 2012 256B.0625

Antipsychotic medications, medical assistance coverage, Minn. Statutes 2012 256B.0625

Aquaculture, therapeutics, Minn. Statutes 2012 17.498, 17.4982, 17.4991

Attention deficit disorder medications, Minn. Statutes 2012 256B.0625

Authority to prescribe, dispense, and administer

Dental auxiliaries, Minn. Statutes 2012 150A.04, 150A.105, 150A.106

Dentists, Minn. Statutes 2012 150A.04

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2012 148.235

Medical students, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.37

Optometrists, Minn. Statutes 2012 148.571, 148.574

Pharmacists, Minn. Statutes 2012 145.671, 145.672, 151.01

Physician assistants, Minn. Statutes 2012 147A.01, 147A.18

Podiatrists, Minn. Statutes 2012 153.01

School personnel, Minn. Statutes 2012 121A.22, 121A.2205

Automated drug distribution systems, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.58

Brands, legend drugs, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.21, 151.36

Cancer treatment

Off-label drugs, health plan companies, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2012 62Q.525

Repository program, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.55, 295.582

Central storage

Assisted living home care providers, duties, Minn. Statutes 2012 144A.4605

Group residential housing, supplementary rates, Minn. Statutes 2012 256I.05

Clinical drug trials, mentally ill persons, participation in, Minn. Statutes 2012 253B.095

Clopazine, dispensing, medical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2012 256B.0625

Color additives, adulteration, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.35

Compounding, unlawful under certain conditions, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.15

Containers

Bulk containers, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.415

Labels and labeling, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.212, 151.23, 151.361, 151.415

Misbranding, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.36

Prescription drugs, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.212, 151.415

Contamination, adverse health care events, reporting, Minn. Statutes 2012 144.7065

Contraceptives, see CONTRACEPTIVES

Contract pricing

Administration Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2012 16B.94, 16B.95

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2012 16B.93

Fees, exemption from rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2012 16B.94

Health plan companies, discrimination, Minn. Statutes 2012 16B.96

Long-term care facilities, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.415

Nongovernmental pharmaceutical contracting alliance, Minn. Statutes 2012 16B.93 to 16B.96

Pricing of drugs, Minn. Statutes 2012 16B.95

Controlled substances, see CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

Cost-sharing, off-label use of drugs, health plan companies, Minn. Statutes 2012 62Q.525

Crimes, use of drugs to facilitate

Crimes against the person, civil commitment definitions, Minn. Statutes 2012 253B.02

Defined as violent crime, Minn. Statutes 2012 624.712

Felony, Minn. Statutes 2012 609.235

Predatory offenders, registration, Minn. Statutes 2012 243.167

Violent crime, Minn. Statutes 2012 609.1095

Vulnerable adult abuse, Minn. Statutes 2012 626.5572

Dealers, see Wholesale dealers under this topic

Defenses, aircraft, operating or attempting to operate under influence of prescription controlled substances, Minn. Statutes 2012 360.0752

Definitions

Acupuncture practitioners, Minn. Statutes 2012 147B.01

Commercial Feed Law, Minn. Statutes 2012 25.33

Commitment and Treatment Act, Minn. Statutes 2012 253B.02, 253B.03

Controlled substances, Minn. Statutes 2012 152.01

Crimes, Minn. Statutes 2012 624.712

Health Care Administrative Simplification Act, Minn. Statutes 2012 62J.51

Pharmacy law, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.01, 151.35, 151.39

Physician assistants, Minn. Statutes 2012 147A.01

Precursor substances, Minn. Statutes 2012 152.0971

Prohibited drugs, Minn. Statutes 2012 152.01

Veterinary prescription drugs, Minn. Statutes 2012 156.16

Wholesale Drug Distribution Licensing Act, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.44

Dietary supplements, Minn. Statutes 2012 297A.67

Diethylstilbestrol (DES)

Dental insurance, coverage exemption, Minn. Statutes 2012 62A.136

Health and accident insurance, required coverage, Minn. Statutes 2012 62A.154

Vision care insurance, coverage exemption, Minn. Statutes 2012 62A.136

Dispensing

Automated drug distribution systems, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.58

Physicians, health professional shortage areas, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.58

Distressed drugs, generally, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.39

Distributors, see Wholesale drug distributors under this topic

Drivers, effect on, drivers' manual, Minn. Statutes 2012 171.0705

Drivers' license applicants, examinations, Minn. Statutes 2012 171.06, 171.13

Drug abusers, see CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT PERSONS

Drug Formulary Committee, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.21, 256B.0625

Drug purchasing programs, state participation, evaluation, Minn. Statutes 2012 43A.311

Drug testing, see under CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

Embargoes

Distressed drugs, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.39

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.38

Manufacturer disclosure, lack of, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.361, 151.38

Violations, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.34

Emergency medical technicians, certificates and certification, Minn. Statutes 2012 144E.28

Ephedrine, see under CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

Epilepsy or seizure drugs, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.06

Epinephrine, self-administration by students, Minn. Statutes 2012 121A.22, 121A.2205

Erectile dysfunction drugs, Minn. Statutes 2012 256B.0625

Experimental drugs, health plan coverage, Minn. Statutes 2012 62Q.525

Federal regulations, conformity, medical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2012 256B.0625

Fertility drugs, medical assistance coverage, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2012 256B.0625

Fish bait, medicated bait, prohibition, Minn. Statutes 2012 97C.325

Food and Drug Administration (U.S.), see FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (U.S.)

Formularies

Group purchaser, uniform formulary exception form, Minn. Statutes 2012 62J.497

Health plan companies, nonformulary drugs, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2012 62Q.527

Medical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2012 256B.0625

Medical assistance prepaid managed care program, Minn. Statutes 2012 256B.69

Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association, duties, Minn. Statutes 2012 62E.10

Free samples, distribution, Minn. Statutes 2012 325E.04

General assistance medical care, drug rebate program, Minn. Statutes 2012 256D.03

Generic drugs

Medical assistance, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2012 256B.0625

Substitution for brand names, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.21

Gifts to practitioners, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.461

Group residential housing rate, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2012 256I.03

Health care taxes, Minn. Statutes 2012 295.56

Home infusion therapy services, Minn. Statutes 2012 256B.0625

Hypnotic medications, defined as psychotropic medications, Minn. Statutes 2012 245B.02

Hypodermic needles, see HYPODERMIC NEEDLES

Immunizations

Medicare supplement plans, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2012 62A.315, 62A.316

Vaccinations, see VACCINATION

Inhalers, asthma, self-administration by students, Minn. Statutes 2012 121A.22, 121A.221

Inspections, Pharmacy Board, duties, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.06, 151.26

Insulin, sales and use taxes, Minn. Statutes 2012 297A.67

Insurance

Cancer treatment, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2012 62Q.525

Diethylstilbestrol, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2012 62A.136, 62A.154

Experimental drugs, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2012 62Q.525

Health maintenance organizations, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2012 62D.07, 62D.09

Health plan companies, contract pricing, Minn. Statutes 2012 16B.96

Long-term care insurance, applications, information required, Minn. Statutes 2012 62S.21

Medicare supplement plans, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2012 62A.31, 62A.315, 62A.316

Nonformulary drugs, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2012 62Q.527

Prescription drugs, see same under this topic

Small employer health benefit plans, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2012 62L.05

Intravenous therapy drugs, see INTRAVENOUS FLUIDS

Kidney dialysis equipment, sales and use taxes, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2012 297A.67

Labels and labeling

Containers, see same under this topic

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.212

Legend drugs, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.361

Misbranding, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.34, 151.38

Occupational safety and health, standards, Minn. Statutes 2012 182.655

Poisons, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.23

Regulation, Pharmacy Board, duties, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.06

Veterinary prescription drugs, Minn. Statutes 2012 156.16 to 156.19

Violations, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.34

Legend drugs

Adverse reactions, reporting, Minn. Statutes 2012 147.111

Brands, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.21, 151.36

Compounding or dispensing by licensed pharmacist or practitioner, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.15

Dental auxiliaries, improper or unauthorized use, Minn. Statutes 2012 150A.08

Dentists, improper or unauthorized use, Minn. Statutes 2012 150A.08, 150A.13

Dispensing, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.21, 151.34, 151.37

Emergencies, administering, Minn. Statutes 2012 144.4197, 144.4198

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.37

Health care taxes, Minn. Statutes 2012 295.50, 295.53, 295.57

Labels and labeling, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.361

Medical assistance coverage unit dose blister card systems, Minn. Statutes 2012 256B.0625

Optometrists, Minn. Statutes 2012 148.56, 148.574, 148.575

Pharmacists, duties, Minn. Statutes 2012 256B.0625

Prescriptions, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.34, 151.37

Sales, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.25, 151.37

Samples, distribution, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.26

Substitutions, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.21

Unit dose blister card system, Minn. Statutes 2012 256B.0625

Use, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.01, 151.15, 151.37

Use tax liability, Minn. Statutes 2012 295.52

Veterinary legend drugs, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.01, 151.15, 151.25

Violations, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.25, 151.34, 151.37

Wholesale dealers, see same under this topic

Liability

Manufacturers, liability for quality, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.22

Pharmacists, liability for quality, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.22

Prescription drugs, use by released persons, Minn. Statutes 2012 147.231, 604A.31

Liquor taxes, exception, Minn. Statutes 2012 297G.02

Lobelia, sales to children, Minn. Statutes 2012 609.6855

Long-term care insurance, applications, Minn. Statutes 2012 62S.21

Long-Term Care Resident Access to Pharmaceuticals Act, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.415

Manufacturers

Cancer drug repository program, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.55

Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.361

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.065, 151.25

Gifts to practitioners, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.461

Legend drugs, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.25, 151.361, 151.37

Liability for quality, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.22

Prescription drug assistance programs, Minn. Statutes 2012 147.37, 256.975

Rebate agreements, Minn. Statutes 2012 256.01, 256B.0625

Registration, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.065, 151.25

Repackaged drugs, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.415

Sales to, alcoholic beverages, Minn. Statutes 2012 297G.07

Supplemental drug rebate contracts, medical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2012 256B.0625

Veterinary legend drugs, sales, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.25

Violations, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.25, 151.29

Medical assistance, see Drugs and medicine under MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Medical assistance demonstration project for people with disabilities, Minn. Statutes 2012 256B.77

Medical gases, see under GASES

Medical oxygen, Minn. Statutes 2012 297A.67

Medication assistance, Minn. Statutes 2012 245D.02, 245D.05

Medication management

Home and community-based services, Minn. Statutes 2012 245D.02

Home care providers, rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2012 144A.45

Mercury-containing drugs, Minn. Statutes 2012 116.92

Misbranding, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.34, 151.38

Monitoring, support services, developmentally disabled persons, Minn. Statutes 2012 245B.05, 245B.07

Multisource drugs, medical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2012 256B.0625

National Council for Prescription Drug Programs, Inc. (NCPDP)

Health care electronic data interchange standards, Minn. Statutes 2012 62J.51, 62J.59

Recommendations by, Minn. Statutes 2012 62J.56

Neuroleptic medications, administering, see under COMMITMENTS

Nonprescription drugs, see NONPRESCRIPTION DRUGS

Off-label drugs, cancer treatment, Minn. Statutes 2012 62Q.525

Orphan drugs, Minn. Statutes 2012 152.01, 152.11

Over-the-counter drugs

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2012 245D.02

Employees, Minn. Statutes 2012 181.953

Medical assistance, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2012 256B.0625

Veterinary drugs, Minn. Statutes 2012 156.16, 156.18

Packages and packaging

Legend drugs, unit dose blister card system, Minn. Statutes 2012 256B.0625

Unit dose packaging, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.415, 256B.48

Pharmaceutical waste, possession and disposition, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.37

Placebos, simulated controlled substances, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2012 152.097

Precursor substances, Minn. Statutes 2012 152.0262, 152.0971 to 152.0974

Preferred drug list, medical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2012 256B.0625

Prescription drug program, Minn. Statutes 2012 256.01

Prescription drugs

Cancer chemotherapy treatment, health insurance coverage, Minn. Statutes 2012 62A.3075

Certificates and certification, generally, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.215

Contract pricing, Minn. Statutes 2012 16B.93 to 16B.96, 151.415

Data collection, see under HEALTH CARE

Defenses, aircraft,, Minn. Statutes 2012 360.0752

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.44

Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2012 62J.052, 151.214, 214.121

Discounts, Minn. Statutes 2012 62J.23, 147.37, 151.415, 325F.784

Electronic prescription drug program, Minn. Statutes 2012 62J.497

Electronic prescriptions, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.01, 151.21

Employees, Minn. Statutes 2012 181.953

General assistance medical care, Minn. Statutes 2012 256.966

Health benefit plans, uniform health care identification cards, Minn. Statutes 2012 62J.60

Health information exchange, Minn. Statutes 2012 62J.498 to 62J.4982

Health maintenance organizations, see Prescription drugs under HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS

Labels and labeling, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.212, 151.415

Legend drugs, see same under this topic

Medical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2012 256.966, 256B.0625, 256B.0631

Medical assistance prepaid managed care program, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2012 256B.69

Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage

Eligibility determinations, Minn. Statutes 2012 256B.04

Organizations offering, Minn. Statutes 2012 62A.451 to 62A.4528

Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, organizations offering, see under HEALTH AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE

Medicare supplement plans, Minn. Statutes 2012 62A.31, 62A.315, 62A.316

Medication therapy management, Minn. Statutes 2012 62Q.676, 256B.0625

Prescription drug program, Minn. Statutes 2012 256.01

Prescriptions written by nonphysicians, insurance coverage, Minn. Statutes 2012 62A.307

Prices, Minn. Statutes 2012 62J.052, 151.214, 214.121

Prisoners, purchase for, Minn. Statutes 2012 241.01

Psychoactive drugs, see PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS

Released persons, use by, liability, Minn. Statutes 2012 147.231, 604A.31

Rural pharmacy planning and transition grants, Minn. Statutes 2012 144.1476

Sales and use taxes, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2012 297A.67

Small employer health benefit plans, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2012 62L.05

Substitutions, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.06, 151.21

Wholesale dealers, see same under this topic

Wholesale Drug Distribution Licensing Act, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.42 to 151.51

Prescriptions, see PRESCRIPTIONS

Prices

Contract pricing, Minn. Statutes 2012 16B.93 to 16B.96

Disclosures about, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.214, 214.121

Discounted prices, Minn. Statutes 2012 62J.23, 147.37, 151.415, 325F.784

Epilepsy or seizure drugs, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.06

Prohibited drugs, see CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

Proprietary medicines, liability for quality, manufacturers, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.22

Pseudoephedrine, see under CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

Psychotropic medications, see PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS

Public information and education, drivers license applications, inclusion with, Minn. Statutes 2012 171.06

Rebates

AIDS drug assistance program (ADAP), Minn. Statutes 2012 256.01

Medical assistance prepaid managed care program, Minn. Statutes 2012 256B.69

Prescription drug program, Minn. Statutes 2012 256.01

Prescription drugs, Minn. Statutes 2012 62J.23

Supplemental drug rebate program, Minn. Statutes 2012 256.01, 256B.0625

Records and record keeping, support services for developmentally disabled persons, Minn. Statutes 2012 245B.07

Regulated treatment, drugs and medicine defined as, Minn. Statutes 2012 256B.77

Reports about

Adverse health care events, Minn. Statutes 2012 144.7065

Legend drugs, adverse reactions, Minn. Statutes 2012 147.111

Returns to pharmacies, jails and juvenile correctional facilities, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.56

Sales, Pharmacy Board, duties, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.06

Sales and use taxes, Minn. Statutes 2012 297A.67

Salvia divinorum, sale or possession, criminal penalties, Minn. Statutes 2012 152.027

Samples

Distribution, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.26, 151.44, 325E.04

Exemption from antikickback statutes, Minn. Statutes 2012 62J.23

Violations, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.33

Sedatives, defined as psychotropic medications, Minn. Statutes 2012 245B.02

Self-injected medications, sharps generated by, disposal plan, Minn. Statutes 2012 116.835

Steroids, Minn. Statutes 2012 152.02

Stimulants, defined as psychotropic medications, Minn. Statutes 2012 245B.02

Storage

Central storage, Minn. Statutes 2012 144A.4605, 256I.05

Substitutions, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.06, 151.21

Sympathomimetic medications, see SYMPATHOMIMETIC MEDICATIONS

Tax liability, use tax, legend drugs, Minn. Statutes 2012 295.52

THC Therapeutic Research Act, Minn. Statutes 2012 152.21

Topical ocular drugs

Administration, Minn. Statutes 2012 148.571

Advice to patients about, Minn. Statutes 2012 148.572

Education and training, Minn. Statutes 2012 148.573

Topical legend drugs, Minn. Statutes 2012 148.574 to 148.577

Trafficking, see Violations and penalties under CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary, Minn. Statutes 2012 62Q.525, 151.06, 151.35, 152.01

Unused drugs, returns, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.44, 151.56

Use, authorization, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.26

Use to injure

Crimes against the person, civil commitment definitions, Minn. Statutes 2012 253B.02

Felony, Minn. Statutes 2012 609.235

Predatory offenders, registration, Minn. Statutes 2012 243.167

Vulnerable adult abuse, drug use defined as, Minn. Statutes 2012 626.557

Vaccination, see VACCINATION

Veterinary drugs, see Drugs and medicine under VETERINARIANS

Veterinary legend drugs, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.01, 151.15, 151.25

Veterinary prescription drugs, Minn. Statutes 2012 156.16 to 156.19

Violations and penalties

Compounding, unlawful under certain conditions, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.15

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.34

Homicide resulting from unlawful compounding of drugs, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.16

Legend drugs, violations, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.25, 151.34, 151.37

Manufacturers, violations, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.25

Sales, legend drugs or BST, to other than a pharmacy, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.25

Samples, careless distribution, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.33

Social workers, Minn. Statutes 2012 148E.220

Substitutions, violations, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.21

Use of drugs to injure, Minn. Statutes 2012 609.235, 626.557

Wholesale dealers, violations, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.25, 151.46

Wholesale dealers

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2012 152.0971

Gifts to practitioners, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.461

Health care taxes, Minn. Statutes 2012 295.582

Legend drugs, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.37

Licenses, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.065, 151.42 to 151.50

Out-of-state distributors, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.48

Precursor substances, sales, Minn. Statutes 2012 152.0974

Prescription drug distributors, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.06, 151.44, 151.46 to 151.51

Records, inspections, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.06, 151.47, 151.51

Registration, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.25

Reports given, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.47

Reverse distributors, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.44

Sales, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.26

Violations, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.25, 151.46

Wholesale Drug Distribution Licensing Act, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.42 to 151.51

Wholesale Drug Distributor Advisory Task Force, Minn. Statutes 2012 151.45

Wholesale drug distributors

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2012 62J.321

Health care taxes

Foreign states' taxes, credit, Minn. Statutes 2012 295.54

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2012 295.50

Nexus in Minnesota, Minn. Statutes 2012 295.51

Payments to, Minn. Statutes 2012 295.53

Use tax, legend drugs, collection, Minn. Statutes 2012 295.52