AZ HB2659

Establishes a wholesale prescription drug importation program within the Department of Health Services to import safe prescription drugs from regulated Canadian suppliers and providers to reduce costs for Arizona consumers.

Requires the program design to comply with 21 U.S. Code section 384, ensure FDA safety standards, generate substantial consumer savings, and prohibit distribution of imported drugs outside Arizona.

Mandates the Department consult with the Attorney General about anticompetitive behavior, submit a federal certification request to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and seek federal approvals to allow 340B covered entities to participate without losing eligibility.

Prohibits program implementation until the legislature enacts funding legislation establishing a per-prescription charge or alternative funding source, and until receiving federal certification and approval.

Requires the Department to become a licensed wholesaler or contract with one, establish contracts with distributors and Canadian suppliers, develop a registration process, create public pricing information, and submit annual reports to state leadership on program operations and consumer savings.