NY A05975

Authorizes the use of automated patient dispensing and storage systems (APDSS) in New York correctional facilities to distribute prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, and medical devices to incarcerated individuals

Requires the Commissioner of Corrections and Community Supervision to develop regulations within 365 days, in consultation with the Commissioners of Health, Education, Mental Health, and the State Board of Pharmacy

Mandates that pharmacies obtain a separate license ($300-$500 annually) from the State Board of Pharmacy for each APDSS location, with pre-licensure inspections required within 30 days of application

Requires APDSS operations to be supervised by a licensed pharmacist (who may supervise electronically without being physically present) and stocked only by pharmacists or supervised pharmacy staff

Establishes strict tracking, security, and accountability requirements including password/biosensor access controls, camera recordings retained for 180 days, transaction records kept for 3 years, and monthly physical inspections by a pharmacist