New York S10238 mandates the registration of chain and community pharmacies.

New York S10238 amends the education law to require the registration of chain and community pharmacies. A chain pharmacy is defined as a publicly traded company with at least twenty licensed pharmacies in New York under the same ownership. Community pharmacies are privately held stores, excluding those owned by government, hospitals, supermarkets, medical practices, or mail-order pharmacies. Each pharmacy must apply for designation and pay a fee of five hundred dollars, with renewal every three years.

New York S10238 mandates the registration of chain and community pharmacies.

New York S10238 amends the education law to require the registration of chain and community pharmacies. A chain pharmacy is defined as a publicly traded company with at least twenty licensed pharmacies in New York under the same ownership. Community pharmacies are privately held stores, excluding those owned by government, hospitals, supermarkets, medical practices, or mail-order pharmacies. Each pharmacy must apply for designation and pay a fee of five hundred dollars, with renewal every three years.