BILL NUMBER: S13
SPONSOR: SKOUFIS
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the education law, in relation to the compounding,
dispensing and sale of pharmaceuticals
 
PURPOSE:
Permits veterinarians to possess and dispense medications for adminis-
tration and sale.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1: Amends section 6807 of the education law to allow a pharma-
cist to dispense drugs, including compounded drugs, to a veterinarian
for administration and sale. The bill provides a limitation on opioids
and controlled substances as determined by the Department of Health.
Section 2: Sets effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
This bill authorizes veterinarians to maintain a stock of medications at
their practices for administration and sale, with specific restrictions
on opioids and controlled substances. Under current regulations, veteri-
narians are limited in prescribing patient-specific medications and are
prohibited from keeping drugs on-site for in-office use or immediate
patient needs. In many cases, veterinarian s require access to
compounded medications to address emergencies and provide timely animal
treatment. The absence of legal authority to store and dispense
compounded medications often delays treatment, as prescriptions must be
issued to the patient and filled at an external pharmacy capable of
compounding the required drugs. By allowing veterinarians to hold and
dispense compounded medications, this bill enhances their ability to
deliver effective and immediate care, particularly in critical and emer-
gency scenarios, ensuring better outcomes for animals and their owners.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
Senate
2016: No Senate Same As
2017: S4360, Referred to Higher Education
2018: S4360, Referred to Higher Education
2019: S4343, Referred to Higher Education
2020: S4343, Referred to Higher Education
2021: S4247-A, Advanced to Third reading
2022: S4247-A, Committed to Rules
2023: S2314, Passed Senate
2024: S2314, Referred to Higher Education
Assembly
2016: A10220, Referred to Higher Education 2017: A3440, Referred to
Higher Education 2018: A3440, Referred to Higher Education 2019: A2915,
Referred to Higher Education 2020: A2915, Referred to Higher Education
2021: No Assembly Same-As 2022: No Assembly Same-As 2023: No Assembly
Same-As 2024: No Assembly Same-As
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.

Statutes affected:
S13: 6807 education law