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NY A05994
Bill
Status
2/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michaelle Solages
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AI Summary
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Authorizes pharmacies to use automated patient dispensing and storage systems (APDSS) to dispense prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, and medical devices directly to patients at drive-through aisles or locations adjacent to the pharmacy
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Requires pharmacies to obtain a separate license for each APDSS location, with application and renewal fees of $300 (may increase to $500), and limits each pharmacy to a maximum of 15 APDSS licenses
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Mandates that a licensed pharmacist supervise all APDSS operations (remotely permitted), perform drug utilization reviews, and conduct consultations for first-time prescriptions via in-person, video link, or telephone
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Requires patients to provide written informed consent before using APDSS, and systems must include identity verification, transaction tracking, and security controls with password or biosensor access
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Directs the Commissioner of Health, in consultation with the commissioners of education and mental health and the state board of pharmacy, to promulgate implementing regulations within 365 days of the act's effective date
Legislative Description
Directs the commissioner of health, in consultation with the commissioner of education, the commissioner of mental health, and the state board of pharmacy, to promulgate and implement rules and regulations authorizing the use of automated patient dispensing and storage systems for distribution of prescription and non-prescription drugs and medical devices at pharmacies.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026