Regulates provision of pharmaceutical services in nursing homes.

This bill requires New Jersey nursing homes to have a licensed pharmacist serving as either a consultant pharmacist or director of pharmaceutical services, and to establish an interdisciplinary pharmacy committee. The committee, which must include the facility administrator, nursing staff representative, and consultant pharmacist, must meet at least quarterly and maintain detailed records of its work. Nursing homes must also appoint a consultant pharmacist who avoids conflicts of interest with the facility's pharmacy staff, and must ensure proper handling of controlled substances if kept on-site. These requirements apply to all licensed nursing homes in New Jersey, aiming to standardize and oversee medicine management for residents.