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NY A08956

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

7/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Alicia Hyndman

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes pharmacists to dispense drugs, including veterinary-specific compounded medications, directly to veterinarians

  • Permits veterinarians to possess, stock, administer, and sell drugs obtained through non-patient specific regimens prescribed by any licensed veterinary practitioner

  • Requires that dispensing of opioids or other controlled substances remain subject to limitations set by the Department of Health

  • Amends Section 6807 of the Education Law by adding a new subdivision 4

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Permits the compounding, dispensing and sale of veterinary-specific pharmaceuticals to veterinarians by pharmacists.

Last Action

referred to higher education

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education7/18/2025

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