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NY S07537

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jack Martins

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes pharmacies that receive electronic prescriptions to immediately transfer or forward undispensed prescriptions to an alternative pharmacy of the patient's choice upon request.

  • Applies the electronic prescription transfer authorization to both the Public Health Law (Section 281) and Education Law (Section 6810).

  • Permits patients or their authorized representatives to request the prescription transfer.

  • Effective date is 90 days after the bill becomes law.

Legislative Description

Allows pharmacies to electronically transfer prescriptions to other pharmacies.

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A10448

6/16/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules6/16/2016
Health5/9/2016

Full Bill Text

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