U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Program &atement OPI: HSD/HSS NUMBER: P6541.02 DATE: 11/17/2004 SUBJECT: Over-the-Counter Medications i. [PURPOSE AND SCOPE § 549.30. This subpart establishes procedures governing inmate access to Over-The-Counter (OTC) medications for all inmates except those in inpatient status at Federal Medical Centers. Inmates may buy OTC medications which are available at the commissary. Inmates may also obtain OTC medications at sick call if the inmate does not already have the OTC medication and: a. Health services staff determine that the inmate has an immediate medical need which must be addressed before his or her regularly scheduled commissary visit; or b. The inmate is without funds.] This Program Statement establishes a program allowing inmates improved access to Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications by making them available for sale in the commissary and improves the allocation of medical resources so that inmates' medical needs will continue to be met. 2. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES. The expected results of this program are: a. Inmates will have access to Over-the-Counter (OTC) medications in the institution commissary. b. Personal resources will be used by inmates to obtain OTC medications that are indicated for cosmetic and general hygiene issues or symptoms of minor medical ailments. c. Health Services resources will be better used during inmate triage/sick-call. 3. SUMMARY OF CHANGES. The change, authorized under new rules language now reads, "An inmate without funds is an inmate who has not had a trust fund account balance of $6.00 for the past 30 days. EFTA00039351