Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-25.6-3. Eligibility criteria

(a) Eligibility criteria for the reception of donated drugs shall prioritize individuals who are most in need, do not have insurance, are underinsured, or are reliant on public health programs. Redistributors should ensure adequate allocation of donated medications for those in prioritized populations. Once the need for these drugs amongst these prioritized people is fulfilled, the redistributor can dispense medication to other populations reporting financial burden. Redistributed drugs shall not be sold for an amount in excess of the price authorized pursuant to § 23-25.6-5(c).

(b) Donated drugs may be transferred from in-state redistributors to other in-state redistributors or out-of-state redistributors, assuming this transaction is legal in the state of origin and the state of transfer. The donation and redistribution of drugs is not categorized as wholesale distribution and does not warrant licensing as a wholesaler.