New York A02278 requires pharmacies permanently discontinuing operations to notify customers and provide information on nearby pharmacies.

New York A02278 mandates that pharmacies selling prescription drugs at retail must notify customers at least thirty days before permanent closure. Notifications must be sent to customers who filled a prescription within the year prior to closure through their primary means of communication with the pharmacy. Pharmacies must also post the notice conspicuously at or near the prescription pickup area. The notification must include the closure date, the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the five nearest pharmacies, and instructions for transferring prescriptions.

New York A02278 requires pharmacies permanently discontinuing operations to notify customers and provide information on nearby pharmacies.

New York A02278 mandates that pharmacies selling prescription drugs at retail must notify customers at least thirty days before permanent closure. Notifications must be sent to customers who filled a prescription within the year prior to closure through their primary means of communication with the pharmacy. Pharmacies must also post the notice conspicuously at or near the prescription pickup area. The notification must include the closure date, the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the five nearest pharmacies, and instructions for transferring prescriptions.