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CT SB00145

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2020

Primary Sponsor

Public Health Committee

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Origin

Senate

2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all pharmacies and pharmacists to make manufacturer rebates available to patients at the point of purchase for outpatient prescription drugs, effective October 1, 2020.

  • Defines "rebate" as a discount or concession provided directly by a pharmaceutical manufacturer to a pharmacy that affects the price of an outpatient prescription drug, excluding bona fide service fees.

  • Prohibits pharmacies and pharmacists from retaining any savings generated by a rebate unless they first reduce the patient's cost of the prescription drug to zero dollars.

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring Pharmacies To Make Manufacturer Rebates For Prescription Drugs Available To Patients.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/26

2/21/2020

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/19/2020

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