NY A01163

Pharmacies must obtain express consent from the patient or authorized representative before delivering new or refilled prescriptions off premises.

Express consent must include at least one of the following: physical or electronic signature for each prescription, verbal/electronic/written consent documented in patient records, or an opt-in medication adherence program updated every 180 days.

Pharmacies delivering medications without express consent must accept returns, provide patient credit for charges paid, credit the medical plan for charges paid, and destroy medications in accordance with state and federal law.

Pharmacies must provide patients with an annual statement of rights outlining their consent rights and prescription delivery options.

The act takes effect immediately and does not apply to long-term care pharmacy dispensing and delivery.