GA HB1332

Healthcare providers receiving Georgia state funds must give preference to American manufactured pharmaceuticals when procuring prescription drugs for patient care, provided such drugs are reasonably available

"American manufactured pharmaceutical" is defined as a prescription drug manufactured, processed, and finished at a U.S. facility registered with the FDA; "substantially higher" cost is defined as greater than 20 percent

Exceptions allow providers to procure foreign-made drugs when American versions are unavailable, would jeopardize patient safety, are needed for emergencies or drug shortages, or cost more than 20 percent higher

Healthcare providers must document the basis for any exception and retain records for a minimum of three years; non-compliance may result in corrective action plans or loss of eligibility for state funds

The preference applies only to state fund expenditures and does not interfere with physician medical judgment, federal law, or federal procurement requirements