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NY A07592

NY A07592
Establishes the practice of telepharmacy to allow for the practice of pharmacy provided by a pharmacist to one or more remote site pharmacies in which all sites are connected via computer link, video link and audio link, or other functionally equivalent telecommunications equipment.


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Introduced
05/25/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to establishing the practice of telepharmacy

AI Summary

This bill establishes the practice of telepharmacy, which allows a pharmacist at a central pharmacy to provide pharmacy services to one or more remote site pharmacies that are connected via computer, video, and audio links or other similar telecommunications equipment. The bill defines key terms like "central pharmacy," "remote site pharmacy," and "remote supervision," and outlines the requirements for remote site pharmacies, such as maintaining prescription records, having a pharmacy technician onsite, and requiring a pharmacist's approval before dispensing prescriptions. The bill also addresses the use of telepharmacy in hospitals, where no prescription order can be released until approved by a pharmacist via the telecommunications link. Overall, the bill aims to expand access to pharmacy services, particularly in underserved areas, through the use of remote technologies.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to higher education (on 01/03/2024)

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