Bill > S01795

This bill allows pharmacists to substitute a brand name epinephrine auto-injector (such as an EpiPen) with an alternate epinephrine auto-injector under specific conditions. These conditions include: the prescriber has not indicated that the specific brand must be dispensed, the alternate auto-injector is less expensive for the purchaser, the pharmacist has advised the patient about the alternate option and obtained their consent, and the pharmacist has provided counseling on how to use the new device. An epinephrine auto-injector is a medical device used to quickly deliver a dose of epinephrine (adrenaline) in emergency situations, typically for people experiencing severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). The bill amends the education law to give pharmacists more flexibility in providing potentially more affordable alternatives to patients while ensuring patient safety through consent and counseling requirements. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1795