Under Nebraska Pharmacy Law, when may a pharmacist accept the return of a dispensed drug?

In Nebraska Pharmacy Law, accepting the return of a dispensed drug is permitted when the drug is defective. This aligns with safety and quality concerns regarding pharmaceuticals. A defective drug may pose risks to patient health, and returning such items ensures that they are not used improperly or cause harm.

Accepting returns for expired drugs or those returned simply based on a pharmacist's recommendation does not comply with the state's regulations. Expired medications generally pose a risk to patients' health and safety, and pharmacists are not authorized to accept them back. While a pharmacist's professional judgment is crucial in many areas, returning non-defective medications at the recommendation of a pharmacist does not fit within the established legal framework, which aims to protect consumers and maintain the integrity of the pharmacy practice. Thus, the only scenario that aligns with Nebraska law is the return of a defective drug.