Healthcare (Prescription Drugs)

in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 10467: Relates to investigating critical prescription drug pricing

Requires investigating of critical prescription drug pricing; provides for civil penalties and private actions for certain critical prescription drug pricing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill investigates prescription drug pricing and allows civil penalties, aiming to reduce costs and improve patient access to medications.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 9434: Relates to pharmacy benefits where a physician is authorized to dispense certain medications and practices medicine in the oncology setting

Relates to excepting situations where a physician or other licensed health care provider is authorized to dispense certain medications and is practicing medicine in the oncology setting and is dispensing oncology drugs or drugs related to an approved course of treatment used to manage symptoms related to cancer or cancer therapies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands access to oncology medications by allowing physicians to dispense cancer drugs, improving patient access to essential healthcare services.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 17, 2026

S 9222: Prohibits the ownership, operation or control of pharmacies by pharmacy benefit managers

This bill (S 9222) prohibits pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning, operating, or controlling pharmacies directly or indirectly. It directly affects PBMs and any entities that currently hold both pharmacy and PBM operations. The law requires violators to divest from pharmacy ownership within three years of the law taking effect, as defined under New York’s Public Health Law. The bill aims to separate pharmacy operations from PBM management to prevent potential conflicts of interest.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents PBM-pharmacy conflicts of interest, improving patient access and protecting healthcare delivery integrity per bill's explicit intent.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs Public Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 12, 2026

S 9191: Provides limitations on overlapping control between insurance companies and pharmacy benefits managers and pharmacies

Provides limitations on overlapping control between insurance companies and pharmacy benefits managers and pharmacies; requires divestment of the interest in one or more insurance companies and pharmacy benefits managers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill limits conflicts of interest between insurers/PBMs/pharmacies via divestment, improving transparency and reducing drug costs to support patient access and affordability.85% confidence

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passed both · New York · Senate Mar 11, 2026

S 8869: Requires certain health insurance policies include coverage for services provided by pharmacists related to contraceptives

This bill requires most health insurance plans sold in the state to cover pharmacist-provided contraceptive services, such as counseling, prescribing, or dispensing. It directly affects health insurers and patients seeking contraceptive care through pharmacies. The key provision mandates that insurance policies include these specific services without extra costs to the patient. The bill passed the Senate in January 2026 and is now under review by the Assembly's Insurance committee.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for pharmacist-conducted contraceptive services, expanding patient access without cost, directly advancing healthcare coverage under topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Prescription Drugs

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signed · New York · Senate Nov 21, 2025

S 3236: Allows pharmacy technicians to practice in any pharmacy under the supervision of a pharmacist

This bill (S 3236) allows registered pharmacy technicians to work in any licensed pharmacy under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. It permits technicians to assist with tasks like preparing, labeling, and dispensing prescriptions or medications - provided these tasks require no professional judgment (which remains the pharmacist's responsibility). The law requires pharmacists to be physically present during these tasks, authorize all work, and approve it before any medication is dispensed. The pharmacy must also ensure technicians receive proper training before they begin assisting. The bill is now law (signed November 21, 2025).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows pharmacy technicians to assist pharmacists in dispensing medications under supervision, improving pharmacy workflow and patient access to medications.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3731: Permits certain registered pharmacy technicians to assist a licensed pharmacist in preparing prescriptions in certain facilities

Permits certain registered pharmacy technicians to assist a licensed pharmacist in preparing prescriptions in facilities that are qualified home infusion therapy suppliers, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist employed by such facility.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePermits pharmacy technicians to assist pharmacists in home infusion therapy, improving prescription access efficiency and expanding healthcare service delivery within qualified facilities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4039: Requires pharmacies to provide prescription drug readers

Requires pharmacies to provide prescription drug readers or other means of access to individuals who disclose they have difficulty seeing or reading standard print labels on prescription drug containers; defines "prescription drug reader" to mean a device which is capable of audibly conveying information contained on the label of a prescription drug; makes exceptions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires accessible prescription labels for visually impaired patients, improving medication access and safety per healthcare access indicators.95% confidence

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died · New York · Senate Feb 4, 2026

S 355: Provides for program eligibility for plans comparable to Medicare part D

Relates to program eligibility for plans comparable to Medicare part D; provides for analysis of health plans by the department of health to determine whether such health plans meet or exceed the Medicare part D standard; requires the department of health, in consultation with the department of financial services, to notify prescription drug insurers of the provisions of this act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires health plans to meet or exceed Medicare Part D standards, strengthening prescription drug coverage access and patient protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare Prescription Drugs

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5975: Directs the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to promulgate and implement rules authorizing the use of automated patient dispensing and storage systems in correctional facilities

Directs the commissioner of corrections and community supervision, in consultation with the commissioner of health, the commissioner of education, the commissioner of mental health, and the state board of pharmacy, to promulgate and implement rules and regulations authorizing the use of automated patient dispensing and storage systems for distribution of prescription and non-prescription drugs and medical devices in correctional facilities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes automated medication systems in correctional facilities, improving prescription access and distribution for inmates, directly enhancing healthcare service delivery within a healthcare setting.90% confidence

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