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AR SB789
Bill
Status
4/1/2011
Primary Sponsor
Johnny Key
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AI Summary
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Adds new section 17-92-113 to Arkansas Code defining pharmacist professional responsibilities including discussing patient medical conditions, treatment alternatives, and plan options with patients
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Prohibits pharmacy benefits managers from terminating contracts, suspending provider network participation, or auditing pharmacies or pharmacists in retaliation for pharmacists exercising professional responsibilities to patients
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Prevents pharmacy benefits managers from engaging in or interfering with the practice of medicine or intervening between prescribers and their patients
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Defines "pharmacy benefits manager" as an entity that administers or manages pharmacy benefits plans or programs
Legislative Description
To Preserve The Professional Independence Of A Pharmacist And A Pharmacy; To Prohibit Interference With The Pharmacist-patient Relationship Or The Practice Of Medicine.
Last Action
Senate Notification that SB789 is now Act 1007
4/1/2011