AR HB1442

Parent entities (hospitals, federally qualified health centers) with ownership in licensed pharmacies are prohibited from financially incentivizing patients to use specific pharmacies or limiting pharmacy networks in ways that restrict patient choice

Parent entities offering 340B Drug Pricing Program cash savings plans must allow other network pharmacies to participate, unless a contracted pharmacy violates program terms

Patients and their responsible parties have the right to choose their pharmacy or establish a pharmacy treatment plan, and may change providers at any time

Pharmacy permit holders affiliated with hospitals or health centers must document patient pharmacy choices in medical records and maintain policies showing how freedom of choice is preserved

The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy must investigate complaints within 30 business days; repeated violations constitute violations of the Unfair Practices Act