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NY A01125
Bill
Status
6/3/2022
Primary Sponsor
Amy Paulin
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AI Summary
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Authorizes licensed physicians and certified nurse practitioners to prescribe non-patient specific regimens to pharmacists for dispensing self-administered hormonal contraceptives
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Defines self-administered hormonal contraceptives as FDA-approved contraceptive medications or devices that prevent pregnancy through hormone regulation, including oral contraceptives, vaginal rings, and patches
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Requires pharmacists to provide patients with a self-screening risk assessment questionnaire and fact sheet (in English and top six state languages) before dispensing, and to repeat annually for returning patients
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Mandates pharmacists notify patients' primary health care practitioners within 72 hours of dispensing contraceptives, or provide patients with written records if no primary care provider is available
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Takes effect 18 months after enactment, with authority to promulgate necessary regulations immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Relates to the dispensing of self-administered hormonal contraceptives; authorizes a licensed physician and a certified nurse practitioner to prescribe and order a non-patient specific regimen to a pharmacist licensed and located in the state for the dispensing of self-administered hormonal contraceptives.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
6/3/2022