AZ HB2705

Prohibits manufacturers and wholesalers of prescription drugs, biologics, and medical devices participating in state health care programs from offering gifts, fees, payments, or economic benefits to health care practitioners, with limited exceptions for educational conferences and clinical trials.

Requires manufacturers to disclose annually by July 1 to the Department of Health Services the value, nature, purpose, and recipient of all exempted gifts and payments, including recipient credentials and contact information.

Mandates manufacturers report all advertising and marketing expenditures annually, including direct advertising costs, medical education support, consulting fees, charitable grants, product samples, and employee costs related to marketing activities in Arizona.

Requires the Department of Health Services to submit an annual report to the Governor and Legislature analyzing gifts disclosed, marketing activities, their effect on health care costs and utilization, and any enforcement violations.

Establishes an evidence-based prescription education service to provide health care professionals with information on comparative efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness of commonly used medications, with the program terminating July 1, 2020.