Preamble: This agreement exclusively governs the wholesale distribution of prescription medications through lac.us. It does not apply to retail sales or direct-to-consumer distribution. All parties acknowledge that lac.us does not dispense retail medication to individual homes or consumers, nor does lac.us directly handle or store any products.
1. Wholesale Distribution Scope: a. This agreement applies solely to the wholesale distribution of prescription medications to licensed healthcare facilities, pharmacies, and authorized healthcare providers. b. Distributors are prohibited from using lac.us for retail sales or direct-to-consumer distribution.
2. Licensing Requirements: a. Medical License: All distributors must provide a valid, current medical license issued by their state’s medical board. b. Pharmacy License: If applicable, distributors must provide a valid, current pharmacy license issued by their state’s board of pharmacy. c. Wholesale Distribution License: Distributors must provide a valid wholesale distribution license as required by their state. Note:Requirements may vary by state. Distributors are responsible for compliance with all applicable state regulations.
3. Address Verification: a. The shipping address provided by the distributor must match the address registered with the state for receiving wholesale prescription medicines. b. Any discrepancies between the provided shipping address and the registered wholesale address will result in order suspension until resolved.
4. License and Compliance Verification: a. lac.us reserves the right to verify all submitted licenses with the appropriate state boards. b. Distributors agree to promptly provide any additional documentation requested for verification purposes. c. Distributors must comply with all state-specific regulations regarding wholesale distribution of prescription medications. Note:Compliance requirements may vary significantly between states. Distributors are responsible for understanding and adhering to their state’s specific regulations.
5. Compliance with Laws: a. Distributors agree to comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding the wholesale handling, storage, and distribution of prescription medications. b. Distributors are responsible for maintaining compliance with any changes in relevant wholesale distribution laws or regulations. c. Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) Compliance: Distributors must comply with all DSCSA requirements, including product tracing, verification, and notification.
6. Order Fulfillment: a. lac.us will only facilitate fulfillment of wholesale orders to addresses that match the registered wholesale address on file. b. Distributors are prohibited from reshipping or redirecting wholesale orders to retail or individual consumer addresses.
7. Prescription and Recipient Verification: a. Distributors must verify that all recipients of wholesale orders are authorized to receive and dispense prescription medications. b. lac.us reserves the right to request documentation of recipient authorization for audit purposes.
8. Record Keeping: a. Distributors agree to maintain accurate records of all wholesale transactions for a minimum of 7 years or as required by state law, whichever is longer. b. Records must be made available to lac.us upon request for audit purposes. c. Transaction History: Distributors must maintain and provide upon request a complete transaction history as required by the DSCSA.
9. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Tracking: a. Distributors agree to comply with all DHS requirements for tracking controlled substances and other monitored medications. b. Distributors must report any suspicious orders or activities as required by federal and state laws. c. lac.us may require additional documentation or verification to comply with DHS tracking requirements.
10. Product Handling and Liability: a. Distributors acknowledge that lac.us does not directly handle, store, or ship any products. b. The condition, quality, and integrity of products are the sole responsibility of the distributors and their suppliers. c. Distributors agree to indemnify and hold lac.us harmless from any claims arising from product condition, quality, or integrity issues.
11. Termination: a. lac.us reserves the right to terminate this agreement immediately if any violation of these terms is discovered. b. Termination will result in the suspension of the distributor’s account and cancellation of any pending orders.
12. Liability: a. Distributors agree to indemnify and hold lac.us harmless from any claims arising from their failure to comply with this agreement or applicable laws. b. lac.us is not liable for any losses incurred due to the distributor’s non-compliance with this agreement or any applicable regulations.
13. Prohibition of Retail Sales: a. Distributors explicitly agree not to use lac.us for any retail or direct-to-consumer sales. b. Any attempt to use lac.us for non-wholesale distribution will result in immediate termination of this agreement and potential legal action.
14. Updates to Agreement: a. lac.us may update this agreement from time to time, with notice provided to distributors. b. Continued use of lac.us services after such updates constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
15. State-Specific Regulations: Distributors must comply with all state-specific regulations, which may include but are not limited to: – Specific licensing requirements – Reporting obligations – Storage and handling guidelines – Controlled substance regulations – Pedigree or chain of custody documentation Note:As regulations vary significantly by state, distributors are responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable state laws and regulations.
By agreeing to this policy, distributors acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to comply with all terms outlined above, specifically in the context of wholesale distribution. Distributors also acknowledge their responsibility to stay informed about and compliant with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing wholesale pharmaceutical distribution.
