New York Consolidated Laws, Public Health Law - PBH § 276. Education and outreach

The department or the panel may conduct education and outreach programs for consumers and health care providers relating to the safe, therapeutic and cost-effective use of prescription drugs and appropriate treatment practices for containing prescription drug costs.  The department or the panel shall provide information as to how prescribers, pharmacists, patients and other interested parties can obtain information regarding drugs included on the preferred drug list, whether any change has been made to the preferred drug list since it was last issued, and the process by which prior authorization may be obtained.