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GA HB139
Bill
Status
1/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Todd Jones
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AI Summary
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Prohibits drug manufacturers and wholesale distributors from denying, restricting, or preventing licensed pharmacies from acquiring or dispensing drugs purchased through the federal 340B drug discount program
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Prevents manufacturers and wholesalers from blocking pharmacies from entering into contract pharmacy arrangements with 340B covered entities, including hospitals and healthcare providers
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Bars manufacturers, wholesalers, and their agents or affiliates from requiring covered entities to submit claims or utilization data as a condition for drug access, unless required by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Violations constitute unfair or deceptive acts under Georgia's Fair Business Practices Act of 1975, with penalties available under that act and other applicable state laws
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Adds new Code section 26-4-120 to Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated
Legislative Description
Pharmacies; prohibit drug manufacturer and wholesalers from preventing a licensed pharmacy from acquiring drugs from entities that participate in a particular federal drug discount program
Last Action
House Second Readers
1/29/2025