Relates to requiring pharmacists to furnish records of immunizations administered at pharmacies to the primary care physician of the person receiving such immunization

BILL NUMBER:S5385

Title of bill

An act to amend the education law, in relation to immunization reports by pharmacies

Purpose or general idea of bill

To require pharmacists to furnish records of immunizations administered at pharmacies to the primary care physician of the person receiving such immunization.

Summary of provisions

Section one of the bill amends subdivision 3 of section 6801 of the education law, to provide that within thirty days of administering an immunizing agent a pharmacist shall furnish documentation of such immunization to the primary care physician of the person receiving the immunization.

Section two establishes that this act shall take effect immediately, provided, however, that the amendments to subdivision 3 of section 6801 of the education law made by section one of this act shall not affect the expiration of such section and shall be deemed to expire therewith.

Justification

Too often, the burden of ensuring that a patient's level of care remains consistent falls solely to the patient or patient's family. However, it is vital to a patient's overall health that their primary care physician is aware of all immunizations the patient receives. This bill aims to ensure that primary care physicians remain up-to-date on any immunizations their patients receive, by requiring that pharmacists provide notification to the primary care physician of any immunizations a patient receives.

Prior legislative history

None.

Fiscal implications for state and local governments

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately, provided, however, that the amendments to subdivision 3 of section 6801 of the education law made by section one of this act shall not affect the expiration of such section and shall be deemed to expire therewith.