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NY S08189

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

9/2/2016

Primary Sponsor

Kemp Hannon

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Education Law Section 6816-a to permit pharmacists to substitute generic epinephrine autoinjectors for prescribed brand name versions
  • Generic substitution allowed only when the generic product contains identical active ingredients, dosage form, and strength as the brand name product
  • Pharmacist may not substitute if the prescriber explicitly prohibits substitution
  • Defines "epinephrine autoinjector" as a medical device for injecting measured doses of epinephrine using autoinjector technology
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to the substitution of brand name epinephrine autoinjectors with generic epinephrine autoinjectors provided that the prescriber does not prohibit substitution.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

9/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules9/2/2016

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