Education Law, Article 137, Pharmacy: Defines the practice of pharmacy, licensing requirements, prescription standards, and pharmacist responsibilities.

 Rules of the Board of Regents, Part 29, Unprofessional Conduct: Lists unprofessional conduct for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, including ethical violations and improper dispensing.

 Regulations of the Commissioner Part 63, Pharmacy: Covers licensing exams, continuing education, immunization authority, and technician roles.

Regulations of the Commissioner Part 52, Registration of Curricula: Sets standards for pharmacy curricula in educational institutions.

Public Health Law, Section 281 – Part 910 Official New York State Prescription Forms: Requires serialized official prescriptions for all prescriptions written in NYS.

Education Law, Article 137-A, Registered Pharmacy Technicians: Establishes the scope of practice and licensure requirements for registered pharmacy technicians.

New York State Public Health Law 2168 Statewide immunization information system Public Health (PBH) CHAPTER 45, ARTICLE 21, TITLE 6: Establishes the scope of practice and licensure requirements for registered pharmacy technicians.

Part 80: Rules and Regulations on Controlled Substances in NYS (10 NYCRR): Comprehensive rules for prescribing, dispensing, storing, and reporting controlled substances. Includes security standards and prescription monitoring.

Article 33 (Public Health Law): New York State Controlled Substances Act (Select PBH, then Article 33): Defines controlled substances, licensing for manufacturers/distributors, prescribing limits, and enforcement provisions.

New York Penal Law Section §265.20 – Possession and Sale of a Self-Defense Spray: Allows legal possession and sale of self-defense sprays under specific conditions.

New York General Business Law §391-S – Restricted access to retail sale of dextromethorphan, commonly known as “dxm”: Restricts retail sale of dextromethorphan (DXM) to individuals 18+ without a prescription.

Mental Hygiene Law 9.46 (NY SAFE Act) (Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act of 2013): Gun control law with implications for mental health reporting and prescription monitoring.

Mental Hygiene Law 19.09(j): Such materials shall be made available to pharmacies registered in the state, and shall be distributed at the time of dispensing with any prescribed drug that is a controlled substance.

New York State’s 911 Good Samaritan Law: Allows people to call 911 without fear of arrest if they are having a drug or alcohol overdose that requires emergency medical care or if they witness someone overdosing.

New York State Election Law §3-110: Requires employers to provide up to 2 hours of paid time off for employees to vote if needed.

New York State Department of Motor Vehicles – Vision Screening: Required for driver’s license issuance/renewal; can be done at DMV or by approved providers. (Pharmacists)

New York Consolidated Laws, Public Health Law – PBH §4406-c. Prohibitions: Prohibits health plans from restricting provider communications or advocacy for patient care.

New York Consolidated Laws, Public Health Law – PBH §280-a. Pharmacy benefit managers: Regulates Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), requiring transparency, fiduciary duty, and licensing.

New York State Drug Management and Disposal Act of 2008 (Appendix B): Pharmacies must conspicuously display DEC’s “Proper Disposal of Pharmaceuticals” notice.

Executive Orders from the Office of the Governor: Used to declare emergencies, enact temporary health policies, or mobilize state resources (e.g., National Guard during crises).

State Register: Provides information on the rule making activities of New York State agencies.

U.S. Department of Justice, Title 21, CFR, Part 1300-1399 (DEA Regulations): Covers the legal framework for controlled substances, including definitions, registration, labeling, recordkeeping, prescriptions, and electronic orders.

Toll-Free Number Labeling and Related Requirements (FDA): Requires drug labels to include a toll-free number for reporting adverse events. Applies to both prescription and OTC drugs approved under NDAs or ANDAs.

Drug Enforcement Administration Pharmacist’s Manual 2022 Edition: A comprehensive guide for pharmacists on complying with the Controlled Substances Act. Includes DEA registration, ordering procedures, prescription rules, and recordkeeping.

Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 (CMEA): Regulates retail sales of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine. Includes ID verification, sales limits, logbooks, and behind-the-counter placement.