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NY A04803
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Dinowitz
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AI Summary
- Expands the legal definition of "pharmacy" to include automated dispensing machines located at nursing homes and residential health care facilities
- Requires pharmacies to be registered with the department and have a contractual arrangement with the facility to utilize automated dispensing
- Limits medications stored in automated dispensing machines to prescribed medications for the sole use of facility residents
- Takes effect immediately upon passage
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
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Higher Education2/6/2025
Full Bill Text
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