Pharmacy
Pharmacy Establishments
Registration
Federal and State laws regulate all pharmacies, wholesalers, repackers and manufacturers that manufacture, distribute and dispense prescriptions drugs and prescription devices. New York State registers establishments as “in state” resident establishments and “out of state” non-resident establishments.
Registration ensures public oversight of these businesses, supports the issuance of related permits, assures delivery of prescription drugs to properly authorized facilities, and provides a means of assuring the purity, potency and safety of medications distributed in New York State.
Resident “in state” Establishments
Under New York State Law, the State Board of Pharmacy registers pharmacy, wholesaler, repacker and manufacturer establishments in New York State. New York is the home state for these establishments that are physically located in this state. The Department of Education registers approximately 4,600 pharmacies and 650 drug manufacturers, repackers, and wholesalers that are located in this state.
Non-Resident “out of state” Establishments
New York State Law requires that the State Board of Pharmacy register all pharmacies, manufacturers, repackers and wholesalers that are physically located out of New York State but ship, mail or deliver prescription drugs or prescription devices into New York State. Our non-resident registration law went into effect on March 19, 2003. In the first year we registered approximately 200 pharmacies and 450 manufacturers, repackers, and wholesalers.
Consumer Complaints
Licensed professionals who provide services that are grossly negligent or incompetent are engaging in "professional misconduct". In New York State, professional misconduct in all the professions (except medicine) is investigated and prosecuted by the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions (OP). Misconduct by physicians, physician assistants and specialist assistants is investigated and prosecuted by the Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) of the Department of Health. OP also investigates allegations of illegal or unlicensed practice in all the 38 licensed professions, including physicians, physician assistants, and specialist assistants. Persons practicing illegally represent a risk to the public safety and welfare. Illegal practice is a felony in New York State.
Consumer complaints against registered establishments or pharmacists can be made by contacting the Office of Professional Discipline at one of its offices throughout New York State. For the fastest response, complete a complaint form and contact the office closest to you. You may also telephone toll-free at 1-800-442-8106, fax (212) 951-6449, or email: conduct@mail.nysed.gov.
You may search past decisions of individual discipline cases by name or by month of action.
