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CT SB00205

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/17/2023

Primary Sponsor

Saud Anwar

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Origin

Senate

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires pharmacists to inform patients about the least expensive medication option available for their prescribed medication or class of medicine
  • Requires pharmacists to inform the patient's prescribing practitioner about the least expensive medication option
  • Mandates disclosure of out-of-pocket costs for medications if purchased without insurance coverage
  • Applies to all prescribed medications or classes of medicine dispensed by pharmacists
  • Referred to the Committee on Public Health in the Connecticut General Assembly for the January 2023 session

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring Pharmacists To Inform Patients And Health Care Providers Regarding The Least Expensive Medication Option.

Last Action

Change of Reference, House to Committee on General Law

1/25/2023

Committee Referrals

General Law1/18/2023
Public Health1/17/2023

Full Bill Text

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