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CT SB00392
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/8/2012
Primary Sponsor
Roberta Willis
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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
Full Bill Text
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