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AZ SB1176

Bill

Status

Passed

6/13/2022

Primary Sponsor

David Gowan

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 20, Chapter 25 of Arizona Revised Statutes by adding Article 3 governing 340B pharmacies effective January 1, 2024.

  • Prohibits third parties (health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers) from discriminating in reimbursement rates based on whether a pharmacy dispenses 340B drugs purchased through the federal 340B drug discount program.

  • Prohibits third parties from assessing fees, chargebacks, clawbacks, or adjustments on pharmacies that dispense 340B drugs.

  • Prohibits third parties from excluding pharmacies from their networks or restricting the methods by which 340B covered entities may dispense or deliver 340B drugs.

  • Exempts Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), the Department of Health Services AIDS drug assistance program, and other specified entities from these requirements.

Legislative Description

340B drug program; prohibitions

Report

Last Action

Chapter 288

6/13/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules2/25/2022
Government & Elections2/24/2022
Rules1/13/2022
Appropriations1/13/2022
Finance1/13/2022

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