NY S08474

Defines "automated dispensing device (ADD)" as a computer-controlled mechanical system in health care facilities for storing, packaging, and dispensing drugs and devices to licensed health care professionals.

Permits licensed health care facilities statewide to use ADDs for storing and dispensing medications, including controlled substances, as authorized by their licensing body.

Requires facilities to maintain policies, procedures, and quality assurance programs ensuring safety, accuracy, security, accountability, patient confidentiality, and proper functioning of ADDs.

Mandates servicing pharmacies maintain records for at least five years documenting ADD approval, location, delivery manifests, maintenance logs, and all access events with timestamps and inventory reconciliation.

Requires servicing pharmacies to obtain machine-specific DEA registration numbers and appropriate New York state licensing for routine dispensing of controlled substances, and mandates continuous video monitoring of devices.