New York A04039 mandates pharmacies to offer prescription drug readers or alternative access to individuals with visual impairments.
New York A04039 requires pharmacies to provide prescription drug readers or other means of access to individuals who disclose difficulty seeing or reading standard print labels on prescription drug containers. A "prescription drug reader" is defined as a device capable of audibly conveying information on the label. Pharmacies must ensure the reader is provided for the duration of the prescription at no additional cost. Exceptions include sole proprietorships, pharmacies in correctional facilities, and those occupied by government entities.
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