Relates to the definition of the practice of pharmacy; provides that the state board of pharmacy shall not adopt any rules authorizing a pharmacist to prescribe a controlled drug; repeals provisions related to the collaborative drug therapy management demonstration program.
Provides that every insurance policy which provides coverage for prescription drugs shall insure that there is continuous coverage of a single source drug that is part of a prescribed therapy until such prescribed therapy is no longer medically necessary for the enrollee of such policy; defines "single source drug".
Provides that every insurance policy which provides coverage for prescription drugs shall insure that there is continuous coverage of a single source drug that is part of a prescribed therapy until such prescribed therapy is no longer medically necessary for the enrollee of such policy; defines "single source drug".
Provides that prescription drugs eligible for reimbursement shall be provided and paid for under the preferred drug program and the clinical drug review program; restores pharmacy benefits under Medicaid managed care.
Relates to the sale and possession of self-defense spray devices in the state; removes the requirement that only authorized dealers and pharmacists could sell such devices; permits shipping of such devices within the state; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.
Enacts the manufacturer disclosure and transparency act requiring prescription drug manufacturers to notify the attorney general of arrangements between pharmaceutical manufacturers resulting in the delay of the introduction of generic medications.
Enacts the manufacturer disclosure and transparency act requiring prescription drug manufacturers to notify the attorney general of arrangements between pharmaceutical manufacturers resulting in the delay of the introduction of generic medications.
Requires manufacturer of nonprescription blood glucose self-testing equipment, devices and supplies to submit to the New York State Board of Pharmacy a comprehensive list of designated suppliers and authorized distributors of nonprescription blood glucose self-testing equipment, devices and supplies; prohibits pharmacists from distributing nonprescription blood glucose self-testing equipment, devices, and supplies or seeking reimbursement therefor when the pharmacist knows or has reason to know that the equipment did not come through an authorized supplier or distributor.
Directs the state university trustees to promulgate and enforce a sweat-free code of conduct for the licensing and purchase of apparel at colleges and universities of the state university; requires provision in contracts with apparel manufacturers providing for the termination thereof if the manufacturer uses a sweatshop; requires that at least one member of the special task force on the apparel industry be a representative of the state university of New York.