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CT SB00392

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/8/2012

Primary Sponsor

Roberta Willis

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Origin

Senate

2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes separate reimbursement rates for chain pharmacies (16% discount from average wholesale price) and independent pharmacies (14% discount from average wholesale price) under Medicaid, effective July 1, 2012
  • Sets professional dispensing fees at $2 per prescription for chain pharmacies and $4 per prescription for independent pharmacies
  • Defines "chain pharmacy" as a publicly traded community pharmacy and "independent pharmacy" as a privately owned community pharmacy with 20 or fewer stores in the state
  • Allows the Department of Social Services to provide enhanced dispensing fees to pharmacies enrolled in the federal Section 340B drug discount program
  • Continues existing provisions regarding reimbursement based on federal acquisition cost, prescription drug limitations for over-the-counter drugs, and exclusions for Medicare Part D beneficiaries

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Pharmacy Reimbursement.

Last Action

Referred by Senate to Committee on Appropriations

4/17/2012

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/17/2012
Human Services3/8/2012

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