The New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists

210 Washington Avenue Extension Albany, NY 12203(518) 456-8819 Fax: (518) 456-9319

REPORT OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF PUBLIC POLICYTO THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Albany, NY

April 27, 2017

Monica Mehta, PharmD, MPH, BCPSVice-President of Public Policy

This report is for consideration by the New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists House of Delegates only and does not represent official policy until approved by the House of Delegates.

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REPORT OF THEVICE-PRESIDENT OF PUBLIC POLICY

I. The Vice President, Public Policy

The Vice President of Public Policy provides information, informed opinions and guidance to the Board of Directors and the membership on current and developing legislation, rules and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy at the state and national level. The position is nominated by the Board of Directors and is elected by the House of Delegates for a 2-year term. This position reports directly to the President.

II. Responsibilities

General and Ongoing Responsibilities External to the Council:1. Keeps current with laws, regulation and administrative policies governing the practice of pharmacy.2. Has direct responsibility for monitoring and reviewing legislative developments.3. Maintains liaison with other professional health care organizations on matters related to legislation, rules

and regulations affecting health care and pharmacy practice.4. Maintains contact with the New York State Education Department regarding regulatory changes and

interpretations. Maintains communications as needed.5. Attends and testifies at State Legislature and hearings as required.6. Maintains communications with key legislators as appropriate.

III. Committee

2015-16 Public Policy Committee Membership:

Chapter Committee Members Central Gary Gonza

Leather-stocking --------Long Island Andrew Kaplan, Rob BergerNortheastern Gina Garrison, Tom Lombardi, See-Won Seo, Jeffrey Brewer

New York City Karen Berger, Martha Rumore, Maabo Kludze-Forson

Rochester Gabriela Cipriano, Karl Williams

Royal Counties Vito LimoncelliSouthern Tier --------Westchester Steven Tuckman, Liz Shlom, Jacqueline Bardini

Western Christopher Jadoch, William Loeffler, Karl Fiebelkorn

Student Members Stephanie Lombardi – Albany College of Pharmacy Faisal Minhaj - University of Buffalo School of Pharmacy

Legislative Counsel: James Lytle, Esq., Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLC, Albany, NY

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IV. New York State Legislation

Lobby Day was April 25th on a rainy day in Albany but also a huge success. We heard opening speeches from Senator Grifo, AM Englebright, and AM McDonald (all of whom sponsored our bills). Hundreds of pharmacy students and pharmacists were there to take meetings with legislators on three bills: intern immunization (S1043 Funke/A2857 McDonald), immunization expansion (which expands the vaccines that pharmacists can give to all CDC vaccines for adults) (S321 Robach/A455 Paulin), and technician registration and certification (S5584 Griffo/A4611 Englebright). The most remarkable part is that the chain pharmacists, PSSNY, The council, and all the pharmacy groups united to advocate for these bills and the profession.

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NYSCHP Legislative Priorities for session beginning January 2017: Immunization for interns, national provider status, technician registration/certification, and CDTM

A. Immunization for interns – Assembly Bill A2857 (McDonald), S 1043 (Funke) - This bill authorizes pharmacy interns who have completed the same coursework and training to administer vaccines to adults under the immediate personal supervision of a licensed and certified immunizing pharmacist. We had workgroup ongoing and led by public policy committee member See-Won Seo and includes public policy student members, representatives from colleges of pharmacy, and representatives from public policy committee. The bill has been introduced (see below). The workgroup has written a letter of support to send to AM Glick, talking points for lobbying, etc.

B. Immunization expansion (S321 Robach/A455 Paulin) – This bill removes sunset and adds all CDC-recommended vaccines for adults.

a. Previous vaccines: influenza, pneumococcal, acute herpes zoster, meningococcal, tetanus, diptheria, and pertussis

b. Adds Hep A and B, varicella, HPV, and MMRc. Removes requirement that the physician or nurse practitioner who issues a non-patient-specific

order must be in the same or adjuoining county as the pharmacists who executes the order

C. Provider status – ASHP has put forth The Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act (H.R. 592/ S. 109) is bipartisan legislation that will amend section 1861 (s) (2) of the Social Security Act to include pharmacists on the list of recognized healthcare providers. There are no current updates to this effort.

D. Technician Registration and Certification Bill a. The bill has been introduced: BILL NO A04611A (Engelbright) and S05584-A (Griffo)b. Last year’s version of the bill has been reformatted to State Education Department format c. Bill has been read, vetted, and approved by NYSCHP public policy committee, board, PSSNY,

and 1199. d. The public policy committee developed talking pointse. Now it’s time for grassroots efforts done on the chapter level – letter writing campaigns, etc.

E. CDTM

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a. A governor’s proposal was sent to us via Jim Lytle regarding CMM (comprehensive medication management) that allows all pharmacists to perform CDTM so long as they have continuing education in this area.

b. A workgroup met to discuss; larger board was included in final dialogue/decision Agreed that CDTM credentials should be incorporated into document Instead of “comprehensive medication management protocol” it should be called

cdtm (since that is what it is) Board of Pharmacy to review and implement Based on Jim Lytle’s advice, we drafted a letter with our stance – but did not

distribute widely because the proposal was not advanced in the house or senate.c. CDTM expansion will come up again next year. We need to be ready – should put together

documents, including ACCP White Paper on pharmacist credentialing, ACPE position statement, North Carolina credentialing requirements, Indian Health Service/VA credentialing requirements. Down the line, create a "how to get credentialed guide" outlining ways to do it (e.g. work with a COP faculty member who is credentialed, figure out which exam is right for you, etc).

b. For reference, previously established CDTM credentialing requirements are pasted here:

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V. Other committee tasks

F. Student activity – very active this year led by Stephanie Lombardi and Faisal MinajG. Submissions to newsletterH. Attended fundraising events utilizing PAC fundsI. Legislative Panel at AA – “Perspectives, Priorities, and Pharmacy in New York State”

a. Objectives: 1. Describe the history and make-up of three major professional organizations that influence the profession of pharmacy in New York State (Pharmacy Society of New York, 1199SEIU, and New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists). 2. Compare and contrast legislative priorities for these organizations 3. Discuss the purpose and function of a political action committee (PAC) in the political process

J. HOD follow up:

Position Statement/ Resolution/ Rec Status Recommendation Rationale(1-12) NYSCHP suports the requirement to include the indication, whether it be an FDA approved or off label use, on all inpatient medication orders and outpatient prescriptions.

Done Readopt Still helpful so pharmacists can double check dose and appropriateness for patient safety/efficacy. And it’s still relevant because no law supersedes it.

(2-12) NYSCHP supports prioritizing the adoption of e-prescribing of controlled substances by the NYS Department of Health, in an effort to curb prescription theft and prescription medication abuse.

Done Sunset This is now a law

(8-12) Position statement on Intern Hours. NYSCHP supports and increase in the total hours required for licensure to a total of 1500 hours.

Done Returning back to HOD

Not able to reach consensus.

(10-12) NYSCHP supports obtaining access to the NYS Controlled Substance Information Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (NYCSIPSPMP) program for all active licenses registered pharmacists in the State of NY for the purposes of monitoring controlled substance use and improving patient outcomes and health

Done Sunset iStop in existence, so this is moot.

Recommendation from HOD: NYSCHP develop a position statement or policy related to legislation currently being considered or any future legislation before the NYS Legislature related to pharmacy audits.

In progress Created but asked for revisions during Board call to review resolutions.

Resolution from 2016 Annual Assembly HOD: (05-16) NYSCHP supports expanded access to oral contraceptives through a proposed intermediate category of drug products that would be available from all pharmacists and licensed health care professionals (including pharmacists) who are authorized to prescribe medications. The council also supports that the proposed reclassification of oral contraceptives shall be accompanied by coverage changes by third-party payers to ensure that patient access is not compromised and that pharmacists are reimbursed for the clinical services provided.

Done Amended: (05-16) NYSCHP supports expanded access to oral contraceptives through a proposed intermediate category of drug products that would be available from all pharmacists and licensed health care professionals (including pharmacists) who

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are authorized to prescribe medications. The council also supports that the proposed reclassification of oral contraceptives shall be accompanied by coverage changes by third-party payers to ensure that patient access is not compromised and that pharmacists are reimbursed for the clinical services provided.

K. Other 2017 bills of interest:

Bill No.  

A15

Cahill -- Relates to payment of bills for pharmaceutical services No Same asPrimary Law: Workers' Compensation LawSUMM : Amd S13-g, Work Comp L Relates to payment of bills for pharmaceutical services. 

A101 Cahill -- Provides for the proper packaging and labeling of pharmaceutical drugs; creates penalties for intentional fraud No Same asPrimary Law: General Business LawSUMM : Add S392-k, Gen Bus L Provides for the proper packaging and labeling of pharmaceutical drugs; creates penalties for intentional fraudulent replacement, packaging, and labeling of such drugs; provides for better consumer protection. 

A220 Santabarbara (MS) -- Relates to affordable housing for persons with a disability or having attained the age of sixty-two No Same asPrimary Law: Private Housing Finance LawSUMM : Amd S45-b, Priv Hous Fin L Relates to affordable housing for persons with a disability or having attained the age of sixty-two; establishes a developmentally disabled and elderly adult accessory apartment loan program. 

A236 Paulin -- Requires the commissioner of health to establish and publish a list of generic drug products; repealer No Same asPrimary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Rpld S206 sub 1 P(o), add S280-c, Pub Health L; amd SS6810 & 6816-a, Ed L Requires the commissioner of health to establish and publish a list of generic drug products. 

A327 Braunstein -- Requires that for the first opioid analgesic prescription of a calendar year the prescribing physician shall counsel the patient on the risks of overdose No Same asPrimary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Add S3309-b, Pub Health L Requires that for the first opioid analgesic prescription of a calendar

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year, the prescribing physician shall counsel the patient on the risks of overdose, and inform the patient of the availability of an opioid antagonist, including, but not limited to, naloxone. 

A331 Bichotte -- Establishes duties for pharmacies when pharmacists employed by such pharmacy refuse to fill prescriptions on the basis of personal beliefs Same as S 3750 Primary Law: Education LawSUMM : Add S6810-a, Ed L Establishes duties for pharmacies when pharmacists employed by such pharmacy refuse to fill prescriptions on the basis of personal beliefs; requires a pharmacy to ensure the prescription is filled by another pharmacist; requires the pharmacy to inform individuals of items not in stock and requires such items to be ordered by another pharmacist without delay; sets forth penalty provisions. 

    S3750 PARKER -- Establishes duties for pharmacies when pharmacists employed by such pharmacy refuse to fill prescriptions on the basis of personal beliefs Same as A 331 Primary Law: Education LawSUMM : Add S6810-a, Ed L Establishes duties for pharmacies when pharmacists employed by such pharmacy refuse to fill prescriptions on the basis of personal beliefs; requires a pharmacy to ensure the prescription is filled by another pharmacist; requires the pharmacy to inform individuals of items not in stock and requires such items to be ordered by another pharmacist without delay; sets forth penalty provisions. 

A387 Gunther (MS) -- Relates to disposal sites operated by pharmacies No Same asPrimary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Amd S3343-b, Pub Health L Require chain pharmacies to operate safe disposal site for unused controlled substances. 

A455 Paulin (MS) -- Relates to pharmacist immunizations; makes certain provisions permanent Same as S 321 Primary Law: Education LawSUMM : Amd SS6527, 6802 & 6909, Ed L; amd S8, Chap 563 of 2008; amd S5, Chap 116 of 2012 Relates to pharmacist immunizations; makes certain provisions permanent. 

    S321 ROBACH -- Relates to pharmacist immunizations; makes certain provisions permanent Same as A 455 Primary Law: Education LawSUMM : Amd SS6527, 6802 & 6909, Ed L; amd S8, Chap 563 of 2008; amd S5, Chap 116 of 2012 Relates to pharmacist immunizations; makes certain provisions permanent. 

A573 Rodriguez -- Relates to requiring pharmacies to stock emergency contraception No Same asPrimary Law: Education LawSUMM : Add S6832, Ed L Requires pharmacies to keep in stock emergency contraception. 

A579 Rosenthal -- Relates to allowing individuals to obtain a twelve month supply of contraception at one time No Same asPrimary Law: Insurance LawSUMM : Amd SS3221, 4303, 4322 & 3216, Ins L; amd S365-a, Soc Serv L Relates to allowing individuals to obtain a twelve month supply of contraceptive at one time, with a three month supply of a contraceptive for the initial dispensing of the contraceptive and a twelve month supply of the same contraceptive for all subsequent dispensings. 

A626 Rodriguez -- Requires cultural awareness and competence training for medical professionals Same as S 3456 Primary Law: Education LawSUMM : Add S6505-d, Ed L; amd S2805-k, Pub Health L Requires cultural awareness and competence training for medical professionals, including two hours of course work encompassing minority healthcare issues. 

    S3456 SERRANO -- Requires cultural awareness and competence training for medical professionals 

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Same as A 626 Primary Law: Education LawSUMM : Add S6505-d, Ed L; amd S2805-k, Pub Health L Requires cultural awareness and competence training for medical professionals, including two hours of course work encompassing minority healthcare issues. 

A676 Rodriguez -- Elevates the severity of criminal trespass and burglary offenses committed upon the premises of a pharmacy No Same asPrimary Law: Penal LawSUMM : Amd SS140.00, 140.15, 140.25 & 140.30, Pen L Elevates the severity of criminal trespass and burglary offenses committed upon the premises of a pharmacy. Criminal Sanction Impact. 

A845 Gunther -- Relates to sharing information for criminal investigations No Same asPrimary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Amd S206, Pub Health L Authorizes the commissioner of health to share information on prescriptions for controlled substances with law enforcement for the purpose of criminal investigations. 

A924 Cahill (MS) -- Prohibits the sale of information listed on prescriptions that identifies specific patients or persons legally authorized to issue a prescription No Same asPrimary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Amd S270, add S276-a, Pub Health L Requires prescription information to be kept confidential. 

A1352 Englebright (MS) -- Creates the state pharmaceutical local choice program No Same asPrimary Law: Elder LawSUMM : Add Art 2 Title 4 S260, Eld L Creates the state pharmaceutical local choice program to require that prescription drug plans within health insurance policies permit insureds who are 60 years of age or older to obtain pharmaceuticals from local pharmacies. 

A1373 Cusick -- Establishes the crime of larceny of a controlled substance Same as S 2631 Primary Law: Penal LawSUMM : Add S220.80, Pen L Establishes the crime of larceny of a controlled substance making it an A-II felony to steal a schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance from a pharmacy. Criminal Sanction Impact. 

    S2631 LANZA -- Establishes the crime of larceny of a controlled substance Same as A 1373 Primary Law: Penal LawSUMM : Add S220.80, Pen L Establishes the crime of larceny of a controlled substance making it an A-II felony to steal a schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance from a pharmacy. Criminal Sanction Impact. 

A1378 Cahill (MS) -- Enacts the "comprehensive contraception coverage act" to provide insurance coverage for FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and products Same as S 3668 Primary Law: Insurance LawSUMM : Amd SS3221, 4303 & 3216, Ins L; amd S365-a, Soc Serv L; amd SS6527, 6807, 6909 & 6951, add S6832, Ed L; amd S207, Pub Health L Enacts the "comprehensive contraception coverage act" to provide insurance coverage for FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and products. Department of Law 

    S3668 BONACIC -- Enacts the "comprehensive contraception coverage act" to provide insurance coverage for FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and products Same as A 1378 

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Primary Law: Insurance LawSUMM : Amd SS3221, 4303 & 3216, Ins L; amd S365-a, Soc Serv L; amd SS6527, 6807, 6909 & 6951, add S6832, Ed L; amd S207, Pub Health L Enacts the "comprehensive contraception coverage act" to provide insurance coverage for FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and products. Attorney General 

A1531 Braunstein (MS) -- Relates to prescribing an opioid antagonist with a patient's first opioid analgesic prescription each year No Same asPrimary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Amd SS3302 & 3309, Pub Health L Provides that every initial opioid analgesic prescription per year shall be accompanied with a prescription for an opioid antagonist. 

A1810 Dinowitz (MS) -- Repeals subdivision 9 of section 2164 of the public health law relating to exemption from vaccination due to religious beliefs Same as S 52 Primary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Rpld S2164 sub 9, Pub Health L Repeals provisions relating to exemption from vaccination due to religious beliefs. 

    S52 HOYLMAN -- Repeals subdivision 9 of section 2164 of the public health law relating to exemption from vaccination due to religious beliefs Same as A 1810 Primary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Rpld S2164 sub 9, Pub Health L Repeals provisions relating to exemption from vaccination due to religious beliefs. 

A1840 Crouch -- Authorizes a pharmacist to substitute a brand name prescription drug for the generic equivalent of such drug if requested to do so by the patient No Same asPrimary Law: Education LawSUMM : Amd S6810, Ed L Authorizes a pharmacist to substitute a brand name prescription drug for the generic equivalent of such drug if requested to do so by the patient and record the request. 

A1929 Joyner -- Provides that prescriptions covered by insurance, that would otherwise be required to be filled by mail order, may be filled at a retail pharmacy under certain circumstances No Same asPrimary Law: Insurance LawSUMM : Amd SS3216, 3221 & 4303, Ins L Provides that prescriptions covered by insurance, that would otherwise be required to be filled by mail order, may be filled at a retail pharmacy under certain circumstances. 

A2301 Morelle (MS) -- Establishes under the direction of the state board of pharmacy a drug repository program Same as S 1655 Primary Law: Education LawSUMM : Add S6832, Ed L Establishes under the direction of the state board of pharmacy a drug repository program to accept and dispense donated drug prescriptions; authorizes such board and the commissioner of health to promulgate rules and regulations; makes definitions; exempts such persons or entities who dispense such donated drugs from criminal or tort liability or professional disciplinary action. 

    S1655 CARLUCCI -- Establishes under the direction of the state board of pharmacy a drug repository program Same as A 2301 Primary Law: Education LawSUMM : Add S6832, Ed L Establishes under the direction of the state board of pharmacy a drug repository program to accept and dispense donated drug prescriptions; authorizes such board and the commissioner of health to promulgate rules and regulations; makes definitions; exempts such persons or entities who dispense such donated drugs from criminal or tort liability or professional disciplinary action. 

A2390 Gottfried (MS) -- Relates to requirements for the safe handling of prescription drug samples by certain health care professionals 

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No Same asPrimary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Add Art 33-B S3398, Pub Health L Enacts requirements relating to the safe handling of prescription drug samples by certain health care professionals; requires maintenance of certain records and information regarding samples received and distributed including expiration dates. 

A2604 Paulin (MS) -- Provides for the dispensing of emergency contraception under certain circumstances and conditions Same as S 3790 Primary Law: Insurance LawSUMM : Amd SS3216, 3221 & 4304, Ins L; amd S207, Pub Health L Provides for the dispensing of emergency contraception when provided pursuant to an ordinary prescription or order and when lawfully provided other than through a prescription or order; defines "emergency contraception" to mean one or more prescription or non-prescription drugs, used separately or in combination, in a dosage and manner for preventing pregnancy when used after intercourse, found safe and effective for that use by the United States food and drug administration, and dispensed or administered for that purpose. 

    S3790 KRUEGER -- Provides for the dispensing of emergency contraception under certain circumstances and conditions Same as A 2604 Primary Law: Insurance LawSUMM : Amd SS3216, 3221 & 4304, Ins L; amd S207, Pub Health L Provides for the dispensing of emergency contraception when provided pursuant to an ordinary prescription or order and when lawfully provided other than through a prescription or order; defines "emergency contraception" to mean one or more prescription or non-prescription drugs, used separately or in combination, in a dosage and manner for preventing pregnancy when used after intercourse, found safe and effective for that use by the United States food and drug administration, and dispensed or administered for that purpose. 

A2630 Paulin -- Relates to the unlawful transaction of prescription drugs No Same asPrimary Law: Education LawSUMM : Add S6810-a, Ed L Relates to the unlawful transaction of prescription drugs; provides that a violation of this section is a class D felony and drugs packaged, sold, transferred, distributed, or delivered in violation of the section are subject to seizure. Criminal Sanction Impact. 

A2632 Paulin -- Relates to the dispensing of contraceptive drugs and devices that are self-administered Same as S 3792 Primary Law: Education LawSUMM : Amd SS6527, 6807, 6827, 6909 & 6951, add S6505-d, Ed L Relates to the dispensing of contraceptive drugs and devices that are self-administered; authorizes a licensed physician, certified nurse practitioner, and a licensed midwife to prescribe and order a non-patient specific regimen to a professional nurse and a licensed pharmacist for the dispensing of contraceptive drugs and devices that are self-administered. 

    S3792 KRUEGER -- Relates to the dispensing of contraceptive drugs and devices that are self-administered Same as A 2632 Primary Law: Education LawSUMM : Amd SS6527, 6807, 6827, 6909 & 6951, add S6505-d, Ed L Relates to the dispensing of contraceptive drugs and devices that are self-administered; authorizes a licensed physician, certified nurse practitioner, and a licensed midwife to prescribe and order a non-patient specific regimen to a professional nurse and a licensed pharmacist for the dispensing of contraceptive drugs and devices that are self-administered. 

A2653 Joyner -- Relates to coverage for the purchase of prescription drugs through mail order pharmacies No Same asPrimary Law: Insurance Law

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SUMM : Amd SS3216, 3221 & 4303, Ins L Provides for reimbursement requirements and coverage for the purchase of prescription drugs through mail order pharmacies. 

A2661 Gottfried (MS) -- Provides for pharmacy benefit management and the procurement of prescription drugs at a negotiated rate for dispensation; repealer No Same asPrimary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Rpld & add S280-a, Pub Health L Provides for pharmacy benefit management and the procurement of prescription drugs to be dispensed to patients, or the administration or management of prescription drug benefits; sets forth definitions; provides for funds received by a pharmacy in trust for the health plan or provider and provides for accountability of such funds; further provides for an appeals process to investigate and resolve disputes regarding multi-source generic drug pricing. 

A2674 Paulin (MS) -- Provides for dispensing emergency contraception under certain conditions Same as S 3793 Primary Law: Education LawSUMM : Amd SS6527, 6807, 6909 & 6951, add S6832, Ed L; amd SS3216, 3221 & 4304, Ins L; amd S207, Pub Health L Provides for dispensing emergency contraception under certain conditions. 

    S3793 KRUEGER -- Provides for dispensing emergency contraception under certain conditions Same as A 2674 Primary Law: Education LawSUMM : Amd SS6527, 6807, 6909 & 6951, add S6832, Ed L; amd SS3216, 3221 & 4304, Ins L; amd S207, Pub Health L Provides for dispensing emergency contraception under certain conditions. 

A2718 Gottfried -- Relates to the authority of nurse practitioners and physician assistants to prescribe certain services No Same asPrimary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Amd S3602, Pub Health L; amd S365-a, Soc Serv L Relates to the authority of nurse practitioners and physician assistants to prescribe certain services. 

A2761 Butler -- Relates to certain labelling requirements when substitute drug products are dispensed No Same asPrimary Law: Education LawSUMM : Amd S6816-a, Ed L Requires the brand name of a prescribed drug to be indicated on the label when substitute drug products are dispensed. 

A2772 Peoples-Stokes -- Relates to pharmaceuticals with an aesthetic or cosmetic use or purpose No Same asPrimary Law: Education LawSUMM : Amd SS6802 & 6807, Ed L Relates to pharmaceuticals with an aesthetic or cosmetic use or purpose; authorizes physicians to dispense a certain aesthetic pharmaceutical in excess of the seventy-two hour supply limit generally imposed. 

A2790 McDonald -- Relates to criminal diversion of prescription medications and prescriptions, establishing certain other offenses related thereto Same as S 2814 Primary Law: Penal LawSUMM : Amd SS178.00 - 178.25, add S178.30, Art 178-A SS178.50 - 178.65, Title M Art 219 SS219.00 - 219.30, Pen L Relates to criminal diversion of prescription medications and prescriptions; establishes the offense of fraudulent prescription, dispensing and procurement of non-controlled substance prescription medications and devices; establishes the offense of unlawful possession of non-controlled substance prescription medications and devices. Criminal Sanction Impact. 

    S2814 HANNON -- Relates to criminal diversion of prescription medications and prescriptions, establishing certain other offenses related thereto Same as A 2790 Primary Law: Penal Law

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SUMM : Amd SS178.00 - 178.25, add S178.30, Art 178-A SS178.50 - 178.65, Title M Art 219 SS219.00 - 219.30, Pen L Relates to criminal diversion of prescription medications and prescriptions; establishes the offense of fraudulent prescription, dispensing and procurement of non-controlled substance prescription medications and devices; establishes the offense of unlawful possession of non-controlled substance prescription medications and devices. Criminal Sanction Impact. 

A2810 McDonald -- Directs that the department of health include information regarding the administration of overdose reversal agents on the prescription monitoring program registry Same as S 4374 Primary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Amd S3343-a, Pub Health L Directs the department of health to include information regarding the administration of overdose reversal agents on the prescription monitoring program registry. 

    S4374 AMEDORE -- Directs that the department of health include information regarding the administration of overdose reversal agents on the prescription monitoring program registry Same as A 2810 Primary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Amd S3343-a, Pub Health L Directs the department of health to include information regarding the administration of overdose reversal agents on the prescription monitoring program registry. 

A2848 Paulin -- Applicant registration for wholesalers or manufacturers of prescription drugs No Same asPrimary Law: Education LawSUMM : Amd S6808, Ed L Relates to applicant registration for wholesalers or manufacturers of prescription drugs; defines criminal history search. 

A2857 McDonald (MS) -- Relates to registered pharmacy interns Same as S 1043 Primary Law: Education LawSUMM : Amd S6801, Ed L Relates to registered pharmacy interns. 

    S1043 FUNKE -- Relates to registered pharmacy interns Same as A 2857 Primary Law: Education LawSUMM : Amd S6801, Ed L Relates to registered pharmacy interns. 

A2869 Gottfried -- Relates to provision of patient health information and medical records Same as S 3445 Primary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Amd SS17 & 18, Pub Health L; amd S33.16, Ment Hyg L Relates to provision of patient health information and medical records; expands the definition of medical records to include all health related records; prohibits fees for providing certain records. 

    S3445 SERRANO -- Relates to provision of patient health information and medical records Same as A 2869 Primary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Amd SS17 & 18, Pub Health L; amd S33.16, Ment Hyg L Relates to provision of patient health information and medical records; expands the definition of medical records to include all health related records; prohibits fees for providing certain records. 

A2924 Peoples-Stokes -- Relates to HIV post-exposure prophylaxis and other health care services for sexual assault victims No Same asPrimary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Amd S2805-i, Pub Health L; amd S631, Exec L Relates to HIV post-exposure prophylaxis and other health care services for sexual assault victims. 

A2932 Gottfried (MS) -- Directs health care professionals to provide pain-relieving medications to the extent authorized by accepted professional guidelines 

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No Same asPrimary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Add Art 28-F SS2899-b - 2899-e, Pub Health L Requires health care professionals to order, prescribe, administer and dispense pain-relieving medications in accordance with professional standards and guidelines. 

A2939 McDonald -- Relates to prescription drug cost transparency No Same asPrimary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Add S278-a, Pub Health L Relates to prescription drug cost transparency. 

A3074A Cymbrowitz (MS) -- Relates to the distribution of educational materials regarding the misuse of and addiction to prescription drugs Same as S 4326 Primary Law: Mental Hygiene LawSUMM : Amd S19.09, Ment Hyg L Relates to the distribution of educational materials regarding the misuse of and addiction to prescription drugs in counties with the most prevalent abuse of prescription opioids. 

    S4326 LANZA -- Relates to the distribution of educational materials regarding the misuse of and addiction to prescription drugs in counties with the most prevalent abuse of prescription opioids Same as A 3074-A Primary Law: Mental Hygiene LawSUMM : Amd S19.09, Ment Hyg L Relates to the distribution of educational materials regarding the misuse of and addiction to prescription drugs in counties with the most prevalent abuse of prescription opioids. 

A3089 McKevitt (MS) -- Increases penalties for the crimes of criminal diversion of prescription medications and prescriptions and criminal sale of a prescription Same as S 3786 Primary Law: Penal LawSUMM : Amd SS178.10, 178.15, 178.20, 178.25 & 220.65, Pen L Increases penalties for the crimes of criminal diversion of prescription medications and prescriptions in the first, second, third and fourth degrees and criminal sale of a prescription. Criminal Sanction Impact. 

    S3786 PHILLIPS -- Increases penalties for the crimes of criminal diversion of prescription medications and prescriptions and criminal sale of a prescription Same as A 3089 Primary Law: Penal LawSUMM : Amd SS178.10, 178.15, 178.20, 178.25 & 220.65, Pen L Increases penalties for the crimes of criminal diversion of prescription medications and prescriptions in the first, second, third and fourth degrees and criminal sale of a prescription. Criminal Sanction Impact. 

A3119 Joyner (MS) -- Relates to the purchase of prescription drugs Same as S 1743 Primary Law: Insurance LawSUMM : Amd SS3216, 3221 & 4303, Ins L Relates to the purchase of prescription drugs. 

    S1743 GOLDEN -- Relates to the purchase of prescription drugs Same as A 3119 Primary Law: Insurance LawSUMM : Amd SS3216, 3221 & 4303, Ins L Relates to the purchase of prescription drugs. 

A3440 Zebrowski -- Relates to the compounding, dispensing and sale of pharmaceuticals Same as S 4360 Primary Law: Education LawSUMM : Amd S6807, Ed L Relates to the compounding, dispensing and sale of pharmaceuticals. 

    S4360 VALESKY -- Relates to the compounding, dispensing and sale of pharmaceuticals Same as A 3440 

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Primary Law: Education LawSUMM : Amd S6807, Ed L Relates to the compounding, dispensing and sale of pharmaceuticals. 

A3485 Ryan -- Relates to personal income tax exemptions for dependents receiving recommended vaccinations No Same asPrimary Law: Tax LawSUMM : Amd S616, Tax L Relates to personal income tax exemptions for dependents receiving recommended vaccinations. 

A3528 Murray -- Prohibits co-pays for certain short term opioid drug prescriptions Same as S 3666 Primary Law: Insurance LawSUMM : Amd S3216, Ins L Prohibits insurance companies from imposing a co-pay pursuant to a follow up visit with a physician in order to receive a refill on an opioid drug prescription which was initially written for seven days or less. 

    S3666 ORTT -- Prohibits co-pays for certain short term opioid drug prescriptions Same as A 3528 Primary Law: Insurance LawSUMM : Amd S3216, Ins L Prohibits insurance companies from imposing a co-pay pursuant to a follow up visit with a physician in order to receive a refill on an opioid drug prescription which was initially written for seven days or less. 

A3669 Cymbrowitz -- Requires notification by a prescriber or pharmacist of the substitution of one generic drug product for another generic drug product No Same asPrimary Law: Education LawSUMM : Amd S6810, Ed L Requires notification by a prescriber or pharmacist of the substitution of one generic drug product for another generic drug product; oral and written notification. 

A3719 Aubry (MS) -- Prohibits a pharmacist from substituting any anti-epileptic drug for a prescribed anti-epileptic drug without the informed consent of the prescriber and patient No Same asPrimary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Add S3346, Pub Health L; amd S6816-a, Ed L Prohibits a pharmacist from substituting any anti-epileptic drug for the prescribed anti-epileptic drug without notification of and the informed consent of the prescriber and patient or such patient's parent, guardian or spouse. 

A4079 Simotas (MS) -- Relates to prescription prices and pharmacies for injured employees No Same asPrimary Law: Workers' Compensation LawSUMM : Amd S13, Work Comp L Relates to prescription prices and pharmacies for injured employees. 

A4161 Rosenthal -- Requires written notification where a pharmacist is substituting a generic version of a drug product by one manufacturer for a generic version of a drug product by another No Same asPrimary Law: Education LawSUMM : Amd S6816-a, Ed L Requires written notification to patients where a pharmacist is substituting a generic version of a drug product by one manufacturer for a generic version of a drug product by another manufacturer. 

A4306 Quart (MS) -- Provides for the insurance coverage of the synchronization of multiple prescriptions and dispensing fee standardization Same as S 5196 Primary Law: Insurance LawSUMM : Add SS3224-d & 4303-a, Ins L Provides for the insurance coverage of the synchronization of multiple prescriptions and dispensing fee standardization. 

    S5196 LANZA -- Provides for the insurance coverage of the synchronization of multiple prescriptions and dispensing fee standardization 

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Same as A 4306 Primary Law: Insurance LawSUMM : Add SS3224-d & 4303-a, Ins L Provides for the insurance coverage of the synchronization of multiple prescriptions and dispensing fee standardization. 

A4553 Blankenbush -- Establishes and authorizes telepharmacy in this state No Same asPrimary Law: Education LawSUMM : Amd S6802, add S6832, Ed L Establishes and authorizes telepharmacy in this state; defines terms; creates telepharmacy satellite consultation sites and telepharmacy in hospitals; authorizes the filling of prescriptions at remote sites connected to central pharmacies via computer link, videolink and audiolink; makes exceptions. 

A4562 DiPietro -- Requires pharmaceutical drug manufacturers and wholesalers to annually disclose all gifts to certain health care practitioners No Same asPrimary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Add Art 2 Title 7 SS267 - 267-e, Pub Health L Enacts the New York state pharmaceutical drug manufacturer and wholesaler disclosure act; requires pharmaceutical drug manufacturers and wholesalers to annually report to the New York department of health, for disclosure to the general public, all of its gifts to health care practitioners that prescribe drugs when such gifts have a value of seventy-five dollars or more; authorizes the commissioner of health to impose penalties and promulgate necessary rules and regulations. 

A4611 Englebright (MS) -- Establishes requirements for registered and certified pharmacy technicians No Same asPrimary Law: Education LawSUMM : Add S6805-a, Ed L Establishes requirements for registered and certified pharmacy technicians; requires persons working in a pharmacy who directly assist licensed pharmacists to dispense prescriptions or have authority to add or to modify prescription records maintained in the pharmacy computer system to be registered or certified as a pharmacy technician. 

A4786 Joyner -- Relates to enacting provisions relating to mail order pharmacies and prescription benefit plans Same as S 3484 Primary Law: General Business LawSUMM : Add Art 40 SS900 - 905, Gen Bus L Provides that prescription benefit plans may not require patients to receive prescriptions through mail order pharmacies. 

    S3484 GOLDEN -- Relates to enacting provisions relating to mail order pharmacies and prescription benefit plans Same as A 4786 Primary Law: General Business LawSUMM : Add Art 40 SS900 - 905, Gen Bus L Provides that prescription benefit plans may not require patients to receive prescriptions through mail order pharmacies. 

A4806 Rosenthal -- Requires health care professional undergraduate, graduate and continuing education in chronic pain management and treatment No Same asPrimary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Add Art 28-F S2899-k, amd S2807-s, Pub Health L; amd S6507, Ed L Establishes standards to advance the management and treatment of chronic pain; incorporates continuing education programs for health care professionals who treat patients that have chronic pain. 

A4894 Simotas (MS) -- Provides that persons in parental relation to a child refusing to immunize such child for religious reasons, shall file with the school an affidavit that the risks of such failure to immunize Same as S 3546 Primary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Amd S2164, Pub Health L Provides that persons in parental relation to a child refusing to immunize such child for religious reasons, shall file with the school an affidavit signed by a physician, stating that such physician has explained to the parent, parents or guardian the risks to the child and to other individuals of

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failure to immunize the child.     S3546 GIANARIS -- Provides that persons in parental relation to a child refusing to immunize such child for

religious reasons, shall file with the school an affidavit that the risks of such failure to immunize Same as A 4894 Primary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Amd S2164, Pub Health L Provides that persons in parental relation to a child refusing to immunize such child for religious reasons, shall file with the school an affidavit signed by a physician, stating that such physician has explained to the parent, parents or guardian the risks to the child and to other individuals of failure to immunize the child. 

A5681 Curran -- Prohibits health insurers from requiring insureds purchase prescribed drugs from mail order pharmacy No Same asPrimary Law: Insurance LawSUMM : Amd SS3216, 3221 & 4303, Ins L Prohibits health insurers from requiring that the insured purchase prescribed drugs from a mail order pharmacy or pay a co-payment fee when such purchases are not made from a mail order pharmacy if a similar fee is not charged for drugs from a mail order pharmacy. 

A5733 McDonald -- Prohibits price gouging by manufacturers of prescription drugs Same as S 2544 Primary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Add S278-a, Pub Health L; add S396-rrr, Gen Bus L Prohibits price gouging by manufacturers of prescription drugs. 

    S2544 HANNON -- Prohibits price gouging by manufacturers of prescription drugs Same as A 5733 Primary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Add S278-a, Pub Health L; add S396-rrr, Gen Bus L Prohibits price gouging by manufacturers of prescription drugs. 

A5955 Pichardo -- Relates to the topical medication safety and efficacy act No Same asPrimary Law: Education LawSUMM : Amd SS6802 & 6807, Ed L Enacts the "topical medication safety and efficacy act"; relates to the dispensing of topical pharmaceuticals. 

A6081 Englebright (MS) -- Provides for the adjustment of the dispensing fees for multiple source covered drugs No Same asPrimary Law: Elder LawSUMM : Amd S250, Eld L; amd S367-a, Soc Serv L Provides for the adjustment of the dispensing fees for multiple source covered drugs by the department of health and the pharmacy advisory committee. 

A6114 Crespo -- Relates to establishing NYS prescription medication cost containment program Same as S 4972 Primary Law: Civil Service LawSUMM : Add S159-d, Civ Serv L Relates to establishing the New York state prescription medication cost containment program. 

    S4972 DIAZ -- Relates to establishing NYS prescription medication cost containment program Same as A 6114 Primary Law: Civil Service LawSUMM : Add S159-d, Civ Serv L Relates to establishing the New York state prescription medication cost containment program. 

A6371 Simanowitz (MS) -- Relates to authorizing pharmacists to refill certain prescriptions Same as S 5171 Primary Law: Education LawSUMM : Amd S6810, Ed L Relates to authorizing pharmacists to refill non-controlled substance prescriptions for quantities of drugs not to exceed a ninety day supply. 

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    S5171 FELDER -- Relates to authorizing pharmacists to refill certain prescriptions Same as A 6371 Primary Law: Education LawSUMM : Amd S6810, Ed L Relates to authorizing pharmacists to refill non-controlled substance prescriptions for quantities of drugs not to exceed a ninety day supply. 

A6733 Lavine -- Relates to audits of pharmacies by pharmacy benefit managers Same as S 2763-A Primary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Add S280-c, Pub Health L Enacts provisions governing the conduct of audits of pharmacies by pharmacy benefit managers; provides timeframes for reports, specifies documentation to be used; exempts certain investigations. 

    S2763AGOLDEN -- Relates to audits of pharmacies by pharmacy benefit managers Same as A 6733 Primary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Add S280-c, Pub Health L Enacts provisions governing the conduct of audits of pharmacies by pharmacy benefit managers; provides timeframes for reports, specifies documentation to be used; exempts certain investigations. 

A6753 Cusick -- Establishes criminal offenses for the theft and unlawful possession of a blank official New York state prescription form Same as S 2250 Primary Law: Penal LawSUMM : Amd SS155.30 & 165.45, add S220.67, Pen L Includes within the class D felony of grand larceny in the fourth degree, the theft of a blank official New York state prescription form; includes within the class D felony of criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree, the possession of a stolen blank official New York state prescription form; establishes the class A misdemeanor of criminal possession of a prescription form, for the unlawful possession of a blank official New York state prescription form. Criminal Sanction Impact. 

    S2250 HANNON -- Establishes criminal offenses for the theft and unlawful possession of a blank official New York state prescription form Same as A 6753 Primary Law: Penal LawSUMM : Amd SS155.30 & 165.45, add S220.67, Pen L Includes within the class D felony of grand larceny in the fourth degree, the theft of a blank official New York state prescription form; includes within the class D felony of criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree, the possession of a stolen blank official New York state prescription form; establishes the class A misdemeanor of criminal possession of a prescription form, for the unlawful possession of a blank official New York state prescription form. Criminal Sanction Impact. 

S43 HOYLMAN -- Relates to requiring insurance coverage for pre-exposure prophylaxis and post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV infection No Same asPrimary Law: Insurance LawSUMM : Amd SS3216, 3221 & 4303, Ins L Relates to requiring insurance coverage for pre-exposure prophylaxis for the prevention of HIV and post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV infection. 

S44 HOYLMAN -- Relates to adult immunization reporting requirements No Same asPrimary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Amd S2168, Pub Health L Relates to adult immunization reporting requirements. 

S132 HOYLMAN -- Provides for the immunization of all children born after January 1, 1998 against the human papillomavirus (HPV) No Same asPrimary Law: Public Health Law

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SUMM : Amd SS2164 & 613, Pub Health L Provides for the immunization of all children born after January 1, 1998 with the human papillomavirus (HPV). 

S163 RIVERA -- Extends the protections of the medical exemption from mandatory immunizations for students No Same asPrimary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Amd SS2164 & 2165, Pub Health L Extends the protections of the medical exemption from mandatory immunizations for students to ensure deference to the professional assessments of physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants in the care of their individual patients. 

S377 CARLUCCI -- Authorizes the commissioner of health to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to require chain pharmacies to operate drug disposal sites for unused controlled substances No Same asPrimary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Amd S3343-b, Pub Health L Authorizes the commissioner of health to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to require chain pharmacies to operate drug disposal sites for unused controlled substances; defines "chain pharmacy". 

S570 HOYLMAN -- Relates to the practice of pharmacy and administration of immunizations No Same asPrimary Law: Education LawSUMM : Amd S6801, Ed L Relates to the practice of pharmacy and administration of immunizations. 

S650 KENNEDY -- Relates to continuing medical education requirements for doctors, nurses and pharmacists No Same asPrimary Law: Education LawSUMM : Add SS6524-a & 6905-a, amd S6604-a, Ed L Relates to continuing medical education requirements for doctors, nurses and pharmacists; requires three hours of training on the prevention, treatment and mitigation of opiate analgesics and psychotropic drug addiction. 

S687 KENNEDY -- Relates to requiring disclosure of addiction risks for certain prescription drugs No Same asPrimary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Add S3317, Pub Health L; add S19.18-b, Ment Hyg L Requires disclosure of addiction risks for certain prescription drugs; requires physicians, nurses and pharmacists to provide information on prevention, mitigation and treatment of prescription drug addiction and to have the patient sign a form acknowledging education of such risks. 

S1236 VALESKY -- Regulates the sale of methamphetamine precursor drugs No Same asPrimary Law: General Business LawSUMM : Add S391-oo, Gen Bus L Regulates the sale of methamphetamine precursor drugs. 

S1766 GOLDEN -- Relates to coverage for the purchase of prescription drugs through mail order pharmacies No Same asPrimary Law: Insurance LawSUMM : Amd SS3216, 3221 & 4303, Ins L Provides for reimbursement requirements and coverage for the purchase of prescription drugs through mail order pharmacies. 

S1778 AVELLA -- Relates to requiring pharmacists to furnish records of immunizations administered at pharmacies to the primary care physician of the person receiving such immunization No Same asPrimary Law: Education LawSUMM : Amd S6801, Ed L Relates to requiring pharmacists to furnish records of immunizations administered at pharmacies to the primary care physician of the person receiving such immunization. 

S2045 BONACIC -- Relates to the patient self-determination act; authorizes the dispensation of lethal doses of medication to certain individuals No Same asPrimary Law: Public Health Law

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SUMM : Add Art 28-F SS2899-d - 2899-p, Pub Health L Relates to patient self-determination at end of life; authorizes a physician with a bona fide physician-patient relationship with a patient with a terminal illness or condition to prescribe a lethal dose of the medication to be self-administered; defines terminal illness or condition to be an illness or condition which can reasonably be expected to cause death within six months, whether or not treatment is provided; provides immunity to health care providers. 

S2402 CARLUCCI -- Relates to the price gouging of pharmaceuticals No Same asPrimary Law: General Business LawSUMM : Add S396-rrr, Gen Bus L Penalizes the price gouging of pharmaceuticals; penalty not to exceed one million dollars. 

S2423 HAMILTON -- Provides that no antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication which has an increased risk of suicidal behavior in individuals shall be dispensed without consultation and other information to outpatients No Same asPrimary Law: Mental Hygiene LawSUMM : Add S7.49, Ment Hyg L Provides that no antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication which has an increased risk of suicidal behavior in individuals shall be dispensed without consultation and other information to certain persons receiving outpatient services. 

S2489 HANNON -- Relates to the substitution of brand name epinephrine autoinjectors with generic epinephrine autoinjectors No Same asPrimary Law: Education LawSUMM : Amd S6816-a, Ed L Relates to the substitution of brand name epinephrine autoinjectors with generic epinephrine autoinjectors provided that the prescriber does not prohibit substitution. 

S2541 HANNON -- Prohibits the imposition of a charge for a prescription drug, upon a person having health insurance, which exceeds the negotiated reimbursement rate No Same asPrimary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Amd SS280-a & 4406-c, Pub Health L; amd SS3217-b & 4325, Ins L Prohibits the imposition of a charge for a prescription drug, upon a person having health insurance, which exceeds the negotiated reimbursement rate by the insurer or pharmacy benefit manager and paid to the drug company. 

S2756 LAVALLE -- Relates to conditions of registration for nonresident pharmacies No Same asPrimary Law: Education LawSUMM : Amd S6808-b, Ed L Relates to conditions of registration for nonresident pharmacies. 

S3597 PARKER -- Relates to increasing the font size on prescription labels to at least fourteen point print No Same asPrimary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Amd S206, Pub Health L Increases the font size on prescription labels to at least fourteen point print. 

S4001 KRUEGER -- Requires manufacturers and labelers of prescription drugs dispensed in this state to annually report marketing expenses to the department of health No Same asPrimary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Amd S206, Pub Health L; amd SS208 & 612, Tax L Requires manufacturers and labelers of prescription drugs dispensed in this state which engage in marketing activities in the state to annually report marketing expenses to the department of health; imposes a $10,000 civil fine for failure to report; eliminates deductibility for certain expenses incurred in the advertising of prescription drugs. 

S4296 LAVALLE -- Includes nurse practitioners as a provider of services for purposes of collaborative drug therapy management and makes the authorization for pharmacists to perform such management permanent No Same asPrimary Law: Education LawSUMM : Amd S6801-a, Ed L; amd S5, Chap 21 of 2011 Includes nurse practioners as a provider of services

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for purposes of collaborative drug therapy management and makes the authorization for pharmacists to perform such management permanent. 

S4676 SANDERS -- Relates to requiring pharmacies to post signs regarding the sale of emergency contraception No Same asPrimary Law: Education LawSUMM : Add S6832, Ed L Relates to requiring pharmacies to post signs regarding the sale of emergency contraception; establishes civil penalties for failure to post such a sign. 

S4788 HANNON -- Relates to interchangeable biological products No Same asPrimary Law: Education LawSUMM : Amd SS6802, 6810 & 6816-a, Ed L; amd S206, Pub Health L Relates to interchangeable biological products; enacts provisions relating to substitutions of biological products by pharmacists. 

S4918 DIAZ -- Relates to establishing the NYS prescription medication cost containment program No Same asPrimary Law: Elder LawSUMM : Add S249-a, Eld L Relates to establishing the NYS prescription medication cost containment program. 

S4986 DIAZ -- Enacts the pharmaceutical cost transparency act of 2017 No Same asPrimary Law: Public Health LawSUMM : Add S278-a, Pub Health L Enacts the pharmaceutical cost transparency act requiring prescription drug manufacturers to file a report disclosing certain financial information pertaining to prescription drugs which have a wholesale acquisition cost of $10,000 or more annually or per course of treatment. 

This concludes my final report. Thank you to the board, members, and House of Delegates for the honor and privilege to serve as VP, Public Policy of NYSCHP for the past two years.

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Monica Mehta, PharmD, MPH, BCPS3/22/2017

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