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BILL NUMBER:S7060
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to electronic prescriptions for controlled substances
Purpose
This bill allows for electronic prescribing of controlled substances, in order to keep more accurate records of those with these prescriptions.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 states that this act shall be known as the Michael David Israel Electronic Prescription Act.
Section 2 amends subdivision 1, section 3332 of the public health law by allowing schedule I, II, III, IV, and V controlled substances to be prescribed electronically.
Justification
Currently, controlled substances cannot be prescribed electronically. Abuse of prescription drugs has risen dramatically throughout New York state and, given the increasing demand to procure these drugs, the physical prescription pads used to prescribe these controlled substances are now more than ever at risk for theft and misuse.
This bill will allow physicians and nurse practitioners to electronically prescribe controlled substances, sending the prescription directly to the pharmacy, making the system safer and more secure.
Michael David Israel was a young man from Western New York who took his own life on June 4, 2011, due to his battle with prescription drug addiction. This bill is named after him to recognize not only his struggle but the struggle that thousands of New Yorkers face on a daily basis.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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