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NY A07195

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/12/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Dinowitz

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "pharmacy" in New York Education Law to permit pharmacies to store prescribed medications in automated dispensing machines at nursing homes and residential health care facilities under a contractual arrangement.

  • Allows pharmacies registered by the department to dispense medications stored in automated machines for the exclusive use of residents at the contracted facility.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Allows pharmacies to store medication in automated dispensing machines if a contractual agreement is in place with a nursing home or healthcare facility at such facility for the residents.

Last Action

referred to higher education

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Higher Education5/12/2023

Full Bill Text

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