Authorizes practitioners in institutional dispensers to dispense controlled substances as emergency treatment for use off the premises of the institutional dispenser; authorizes practitioners to dispense controlled substances for use in maintenance or detoxification treatment to an addict or habitual user.
Summary
Bill A05892 amends the public health law to allow institutional dispensers, such as hospitals, to dispense controlled substances for off-premises use in emergency situations. Specifically, it permits practitioners in hospitals without full-time pharmacies to provide these substances for a duration not exceeding 24 hours. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision allowing practitioners to dispense controlled substances for maintenance or detoxification treatment as authorized by federal regulations, thereby expanding the scope of emergency treatment options available to patients.
Impact
The bill's passage would modify existing regulations surrounding the dispensing of controlled substances, particularly in emergency medical situations. It aims to enhance patient care by ensuring that practitioners can provide necessary medications promptly, even when a full pharmacy is not available. This change could lead to improved health outcomes for patients needing immediate treatment for addiction or other conditions requiring controlled substances.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding Bill A05892 has been overwhelmingly positive, as indicated by the unanimous votes in favor from various committees, including the Assembly Health Committee, Ways and Means Committee, and Rules Committee. The discussions suggest a strong consensus on the necessity of the bill to address urgent medical needs in emergency settings.
Contention
While there has been broad support for the bill, some stakeholders may raise concerns about the potential for misuse of controlled substances and the adequacy of oversight in emergency dispensing situations. However, no significant points of contention were noted in the committee discussions or voting history, indicating a general agreement on the bill's intent and provisions.
Same As
Authorizes practitioners in institutional dispensers to dispense controlled substances as emergency treatment for use off the premises of the institutional dispenser; authorizes practitioners to dispense controlled substances for use in maintenance or detoxification treatment to an addict or habitual user.
Authorizes practitioners in institutional dispensers to dispense controlled substances as emergency treatment for use off the premises of the institutional dispenser; authorizes practitioners to dispense controlled substances for use in maintenance or detoxification treatment to an addict or habitual user.
Relates to dispensing certain controlled substances for use by a person with a substance use disorder during certain emergency medical treatment, for use in maintenance or detoxification treatment, or to relieve acute withdrawal symptoms.
Relates to dispensing certain controlled substances for use by a person with a substance use disorder during certain emergency medical treatment, or to relieve acute withdrawal symptoms.
Relates to dispensing certain controlled substances for use by a person with a substance use disorder during certain emergency medical treatment, or to relieve acute withdrawal symptoms.
Increases the maximum fill for non-opioid, non-narcotic controlled substances found in schedule II, so that a sixty-day (60) supply may be dispensed at any one time.
Increases the maximum fill for non-opioid, non-narcotic controlled substances found in schedule II, so that a ninety-day (90) supply may be dispensed at any one time.