DRUGS AND MEDICINE

See also PRESCRIPTIONS

Abortifacients, see under ABORTION

Accounting and bookkeeping

Accounts receivable, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.56

Billing procedures, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.53

Administer, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 147A.01

Administering

Family adult day services, Minn. Statutes 2004 245A.143

Support services for mentally retarded and related conditions persons, Minn. Statutes 2004 245B.03, 245B.05, 245B.07

Adulteration

Color additives, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.35

Commercial Feed Law, Minn. Statutes 2004 25.37

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.35

Embargoes, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.38

Violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.34

Agriculturally related organisms, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 18F.02

AIDS drug assistance program (ADAP)

Human Services Department, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.01

Alcohol in medicine, liquor law, Minn. Statutes 2004 340A.906

American hospital formulary service drug information

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.525

Anesthetics, see ANESTHETICS

Antianxiety medications

Defined as psychotropic medications, Minn. Statutes 2004 245B.02

Antibiotics, sale as bulk food, Minn. Statutes 2004 31.83

Antidepressant medications

Defined as psychotropic medications, Minn. Statutes 2004 245B.02

Antigens, human leukocyte antigens, tissue donors, Minn. Statutes 2004 144.336

Antihemophilic factor drugs

Medical assistance, prior authorization, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.0625

Antimania medications

Defined as psychotropic medications, Minn. Statutes 2004 245B.02

Aquaculture, therapeutics, Minn. Statutes 2004 17.498, 17.4982, 17.4991

Authority to prescribe, dispense, and administer

Advanced practice registered nurses, Minn. Statutes 2004 148.235

Clinical nurse specialists, certified, Minn. Statutes 2004 148.235

Dental auxiliaries, Minn. Statutes 2004 150A.04

Dentists, Minn. Statutes 2004 150A.04

Medical students, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.37

Nurse practitioners, certified, Minn. Statutes 2004 148.235

Nurse-midwives, certified, Minn. Statutes 2004 148.235

Optometrists, Minn. Statutes 2004 148.571, 148.574

Pharmacists, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.01

Physician assistants, Minn. Statutes 2004 147A.01, 147A.18

Podiatrists, Minn. Statutes 2004 153.01

Registered nurse anesthetists, certified, Minn. Statutes 2004 148.235

Registered nurses, certified, Minn. Statutes 2004 148.235

School personnel, Minn. Statutes 2004 121A.22, 121A.2205

Brands, legend drugs, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.21, 151.36

Cancer treatment

Off-label drugs, health plan companies, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.525

Central storage

Assisted living home care providers, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 144A.4605

Group residential housing, supplementary rates, Minn. Statutes 2004 256I.05

Clopazine, dispensing, medical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.0625

Color additives, adulteration, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.35

Compounding, unlawful under certain conditions, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.15

Containers

Labels and labeling, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.212, 151.23, 151.361

Misbranding, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.36

Prescription drugs, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.212

Contamination

Adverse health care events, reporting, Minn. Statutes 2004 144.7065

Contraceptives, see CONTRACEPTIVES

Contract pricing

Administration Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 16B.94, 16B.95

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 16B.93

Fees, exemption from rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2004 16B.94

Health plan companies, discrimination, Minn. Statutes 2004 16B.96

Nongovernmental pharmaceutical contracting alliance, Minn. Statutes 2004 16B.93 to 16B.95

Pricing of drugs, Minn. Statutes 2004 16B.95

Controlled substances, see CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

Cost-sharing

Off-label use of drugs, health plan companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.525

Senior citizen drug program, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.955

Crimes, use of drugs to facilitate

Defined as crimes against the person, Minn. Statutes 2004 253B.02

Defined as violent crime, Minn. Statutes 2004 609.1095, 624.712

Felony, Minn. Statutes 2004 609.235

Predatory offenders, registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 243.167

Vulnerable adult abuse, Minn. Statutes 2004 626.5572

Dealers, see Wholesale dealers under this topic

Defenses, aircraft, operating or attempting to operate under influence of prescription controlled substances, Minn. Statutes 2004 360.0752

Definitions

Commercial Feed Law, Minn. Statutes 2004 25.33

Commitment and Treatment Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 253B.02, 253B.03

Controlled substances, Minn. Statutes 2004 152.01

Crimes, Minn. Statutes 2004 609.1095, 624.712

Health Care Administrative Simplification Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.51

Health care gross revenues taxes, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.50

Medical assistance demonstration project for people with disabilities, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.77

Persons with mental retardation and related conditions-support services, Minn. Statutes 2004 245B.02

Pharmacy law, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.01, 151.35, 151.39

Physician assistants, Minn. Statutes 2004 147A.01

Precursor substances, Minn. Statutes 2004 152.0971

Prohibited drugs, Minn. Statutes 2004 152.01

Sales and use taxes, Minn. Statutes 2004 297A.67

THC Therapeutic Research Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 152.21

Veterinary prescription drugs, Minn. Statutes 2004 156.16

Vulnerable adults, Minn. Statutes 2004 626.557

Wholesale Drug Distribution Licensing Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.44

Delegation forms, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 147A.01

Dietary supplements, Minn. Statutes 2004 256D.03, 297A.67

Diethylstilbestrol (DES)

Dental insurance, coverage exemption, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.136

Health and accident insurance, required coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.154

Vision care insurance, coverage exemption, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.136

Disclosure, prices, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.381

Distressed drugs, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.39

Distributors, see Wholesale drug distributors under this topic

Drivers, effect on, drivers' manual, Minn. Statutes 2004 171.13

Drivers' license applicants, examinations, Minn. Statutes 2004 171.06, 171.13

Drug abusers, see CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT PERSONS

Drug categories, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 147A.01

Drug Formulary Committee, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.21, 256B.0625

Drug purchasing programs

State participation, evaluation, Minn. Statutes 2004 43A.311

Drug testing, see under CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

Embargoes

Adulteration, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.38

Condemnation, order of, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.38

Distressed drugs, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.39

Expenses, claimants, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.38

Manufacturer disclosure, lack of, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.361, 151.38

Misbranding, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.38

Pharmacy Board, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.38

Violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.34

Epinephrine

Self-administration by students, Minn. Statutes 2004 121A.22, 121A.2205

Experimental drugs

Health plan coverage, interpretation of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.525

Federal regulations, conformity

Medical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.0625

Fertility drugs

Medical assistance coverage, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.0625

Finished dosage form, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.01

Fish bait, medicated bait, prohibition, Minn. Statutes 2004 97C.325

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

Formularies

American hospital formulary service drug information, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.525

Health plan companies, nonformulary drugs, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.527

Medical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.0625

Medical assistance prepaid managed care program, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.69

Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.10

Free samples, distribution, Minn. Statutes 2004 325E.04

General assistance medical care, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 256D.03

Generic drugs

Medical assistance, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.0625

Substitution for brand names, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.21

Gifts to practitioners, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.461

Group residential housing rate, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 256I.03

Hypnotic medications

Defined as psychotropic medications, Minn. Statutes 2004 245B.02

Hypodermic needles, see HYPODERMIC NEEDLES

Immunizations

Medicare supplement plans, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.315, 62A.316

Vaccinations, see VACCINATION

Inhalers, asthma

Self-administration by students, Minn. Statutes 2004 121A.22, 121A.221

Inspections, Pharmacy Board, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.06, 151.26

Insulin, sales and use taxes, Minn. Statutes 2004 297A.67

Insurance

Cancer treatment, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.525

Diethylstilbestrol, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.136, 62A.154

Experimental drugs, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.525

Health maintenance organizations, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62D.07, 62D.09

Health plan companies, contract pricing, Minn. Statutes 2004 16B.96

Medicare supplement plans, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62A.315, 62A.316

Nonformulary drugs, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.527

Prescription drugs, see same under this topic

Qualified long-term care insurance, applications, information required, Minn. Statutes 2004 62S.21

Small employer health benefit plans, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62L.05

Internal protocols, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 147A.01

Interpretation of law

Experimental drugs, health plan coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.525

Labels and labeling, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.34

Off-label use of drugs, cancer treatment, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.525

Intravenous therapy drugs, see INTRAVENOUS FLUIDS

Labels and labeling

Containers, see same under this topic

Controlled substances, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.212

Interpretation of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.34

Legend drugs, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.361

Misbranding, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.34, 151.38

Occupational safety and health, standards, Minn. Statutes 2004 182.655

Poisons, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.23

Prescription drugs, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.212

Regulation, Pharmacy Board, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.06

Requirements, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.212

School children, drugs administered to, Minn. Statutes 2004 121A.22, 121A.2205

Veterinary prescription drugs, Minn. Statutes 2004 156.16 to 156.19

Violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.34

Legend drugs

Adverse reactions, reporting, Minn. Statutes 2004 147.111

Bartering, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.37

Brands, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.21, 151.36

Communicable diseases, treatment and prevention, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.37

Compounding or dispensing by licensed pharmacist or practitioner, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.15

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.01, 295.50

Dental auxiliaries, improper or unauthorized use, Minn. Statutes 2004 150A.08

Dentists, improper or unauthorized use, Minn. Statutes 2004 150A.08

Dispensing, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.21, 151.34, 151.37

Distribution, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.37

Health care gross revenues taxes, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.50, 295.53, 295.57

Labels and labeling, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.361

Medical assistance coverage unit dose blister card systems, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.0625

Pharmacists, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.0625

Possession, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.37

Prescriptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.34, 151.37

Sales, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.25, 151.37

Samples, distribution, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.26

Substitutions, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.21

Unit dose blister card system, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.0625

Use, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.01, 151.15, 151.37

Veterinary legend drugs, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.01, 151.15, 151.25

Violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.25, 151.34, 151.37

Wholesale dealers, see same under this topic

Liability

Manufacturers, liability for quality, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.22

Pharmacists, liability for quality, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.22

Liquor taxes, exception, Minn. Statutes 2004 297G.02

Manufacturers

Agreements by, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.955

Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.381, 151.361

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.381, 151.25

Gifts to practitioners, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.461

Legend drugs, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.25, 151.361, 151.37

Liability for quality, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.22

Payments by, rebates, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.01

Prescription drug assistance programs, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.975

Rebate agreements, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.01, 256B.0625

Registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.25

Representation, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.45

Sales to, alcoholic beverages, Minn. Statutes 2004 297G.07

Supplemental drug rebate contracts, medical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.0625

Veterinary legend drugs, sales, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.25

Violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.25, 151.29

Medical assistance, see Drugs and medicine under MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Medication management

Home care providers, rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2004 144A.45

Misbranding, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.34, 151.38

Monitoring, support services for mentally retarded and related conditions persons, Minn. Statutes 2004 245B.05, 245B.07

Multisource drugs, medical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.0625

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

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.51

Health care electronic data interchange standards, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.51, 62J.59

Recommendations by, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.56

Neuroleptic medications, see under PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS

Nonprescription drugs, see NONPRESCRIPTION DRUGS

Off-label drugs, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.525

Oriental medicine, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 147B.01

Orphan drugs, Minn. Statutes 2004 152.01, 152.11

Over-the-counter drugs

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 156.16

Employees, Minn. Statutes 2004 181.953

Medical assistance, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.0625

Packages and packaging

Legend drugs, unit dose blister card system, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.0625

Unit dose packaging, medical assistance,, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.48

Patient services, drugs and medicine defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.50

Placebos, simulated controlled substances

Exemption, Minn. Statutes 2004 152.097

Precursor substances, Minn. Statutes 2004 152.021, 152.0971 to 152.0974

Preferred drug list, medical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.0625

Prescription drug assistance program, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.955, 256.975

Prescription drug program

Administration, Human Services Department, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.01, 256.955

Eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.955

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.955

Long-term care consultation services, see under LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES

Rebates, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.01, 256.955

Prescription drugs

Contract pricing, Minn. Statutes 2004 16B.93 to 16B.96

Data collection, see under HEALTH CARE

Defenses, aircraft,, Minn. Statutes 2004 360.0752

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.44, 297A.67

Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.381, 151.214

Discounts, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.23, 325F.784

Employees, Minn. Statutes 2004 181.953

General assistance medical care, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.966, 256D.03

Health benefit plans, uniform health care identification cards, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.60

Health maintenance organizations, see Prescription drugs under HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS

Labels and labeling, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.212

Legend drugs, see same under this topic

Medical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.966, 256B.0625, 256B.0631

Medical assistance prepaid managed care program, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.69

Medicare supplement plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62A.315, 62A.316

MinnesotaCare, copayments, Minn. Statutes 2004 256L.035

Prescription drug program, see same under this topic

Prescriptions written by nonphysicians, insurance coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.307

Prices, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.381, 151.214

Psychoactive drugs, see PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS

Sales and use taxes, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 297A.67

Small employer health benefit plans, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62L.05

Substitutions, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.21

Use tax, liability, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.52

Wholesale dealers, see same under this topic

Wholesale Drug Distribution Licensing Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.42 to 151.51

Prescriptions, see PRESCRIPTIONS

Prices

Contract pricing, Minn. Statutes 2004 16B.93 to 16B.96

Disclosures about, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.214

Discounted prices, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.23, 62J.381, 325F.784

Legend drugs, health care gross revenues taxes, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.53

Prohibited drugs, see CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

Proprietary medicines

Liability for quality, manufacturers, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.22

Psychotropic medications, see PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS

Public information and education

Drivers license applications, inclusion with, Minn. Statutes 2004 171.06

Qualified long-term care insurance, applications, Minn. Statutes 2004 62S.21

Rebates

AIDS drug assistance program (ADAP), Minn. Statutes 2004 256.01

Medical assistance prepaid managed care program, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.69

Prescription drug program, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.01, 256.955

Prescription drugs, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.23, 62J.381

Supplemental drug rebate program, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.01, 256B.0625

Records and record keeping, support services for mentally retarded and related conditions persons, Minn. Statutes 2004 245B.07

Regulated treatment, drugs and medicine defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.77

Reports about

Adverse health care events, Minn. Statutes 2004 144.7065

Legend drugs, adverse reactions, Minn. Statutes 2004 147.111

Review, off-label use of drugs

Health plan companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.525

Rulemaking about

Medical assistance, utilization review, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.0625

Medication management, home care providers, Minn. Statutes 2004 144A.45

Sales, Pharmacy Board, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.06

Samples

Distribution, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.26, 151.44, 325E.04

Exemption from antikickback statutes, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.23

Violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.33

Sedatives, defined as psychotropic medications, Minn. Statutes 2004 245B.02

Standard reference compendia, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.525

Stimulants, defined as psychotropic medications, Minn. Statutes 2004 245B.02

Storage

Central storage, Minn. Statutes 2004 144A.4605, 256I.05

Defined as health-related services, Minn. Statutes 2004 144D.01

Substitutions, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.21

Sympathomimetic medications, see SYMPATHOMIMETIC MEDICATIONS

Tax liability, use tax, prescription drugs, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.52

THC Therapeutic Research Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 152.21

Topical ocular drugs, see TOPICAL MEDICATIONS

Trafficking, see Violations and penalties under CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.525, 151.06, 151.35, 152.01

United States Pharmacopeia drug information

Defined as standard reference compendia, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.525

Use to injure

Crimes against the person, drugs used to injure defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 253B.02

Felony, Minn. Statutes 2004 609.235

Predatory offenders, registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 243.167

Vulnerable adult abuse, drug use defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 626.557

Use, authorization, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.26

Vaccination, see VACCINATION

Veterinary drugs, see Drugs and medicine under VETERINARIANS

Veterinary legend drugs, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.01, 151.15, 151.25

Veterinary prescription drugs, Minn. Statutes 2004 156.16 to 156.19

Violations and penalties

Adulteration, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.34

Compounding, unlawful under certain conditions, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.15

Embargoed articles, removal or disposal, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.34

Emergency medical technicians, certificates and certification, Minn. Statutes 2004 144E.28

Homicide resulting from unlawful compounding of drugs, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.16

Labels and labeling, violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.34

Legend drugs, violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.25, 151.34, 151.37

Manufacturers, violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.25, 151.29

Misbranding, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.34

Sales, legend drugs or BST, to other than a pharmacy, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.25

Samples, careless distribution, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.33

Substitutions, violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.21

Use of drugs to injure, Minn. Statutes 2004 609.235, 626.557

Violations, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.34

Wholesale dealers, violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.25, 151.46

Wholesale dealers

Definitions, precursor substances, Minn. Statutes 2004 152.0971

Gifts to practitioners, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.461

Legend drugs, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.37

Precursor substances, sales, Minn. Statutes 2004 152.0974

Prescription drug distributors, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.06, 151.44, 151.46 to 151.51

Records, inspections, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.06, 151.47, 151.51

Registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.25

Reports given, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.47

Sales, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.26

Third-party contracts, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.582

Violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.25, 151.46

Wholesale Drug Distribution Licensing Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.42 to 151.51

Wholesale Drug Distributor Advisory Task Force, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.45

Wholesale drug distributors

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.50

Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.381

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.321

Gross revenues, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.50

Health care gross revenues taxes

General law, see HEALTH CARE GROSS REVENUES TAXES

Nexus in Minnesota, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.51

Use tax, prescription drugs, collection, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.52

Payments to, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.53