Bill > A05999

This bill directs the commissioner of health to develop comprehensive regulations for automated patient dispensing and storage systems (APDSS), which are mechanical systems for storing and dispensing drugs and medical devices. The regulations will be created in consultation with several state agencies and will establish detailed guidelines for pharmacies to use these systems, particularly in covered entities like correctional facilities and medical practices. Key provisions include requiring pharmacies to obtain a special license for each APDSS location, maintaining strict security and tracking of all drug transactions, ensuring patient consent and privacy, mandating pharmacist oversight and clinical review of prescriptions, and limiting pharmacies to a maximum of 15 APDSS licenses. The system must collect and maintain detailed transaction records, control access through identification methods, and be regularly inspected and assessed for compliance. Pharmacists will be responsible for stocking the systems, reviewing their operations monthly, and conducting annual self-assessments. The goal is to create a secure, accountable method for drug dispensing that maintains patient safety and medication management standards while allowing for more efficient pharmacy services.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5999