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IL SB1625
Bill
Status
2/26/2021
Primary Sponsor
Doris Turner
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AI Summary
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Removes the 10-request limit on consumers asking pharmacies for current usual and customary retail prices of prescription drugs or medical devices in person or by telephone.
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Requires pharmacies to post notices informing customers they may request pricing information for any brand or generic prescription drug or medical device the pharmacy offers for sale.
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Mandates pharmacists or authorized employees disclose the current pharmacy retail price to consumers at the point of sale for each prescription medication being purchased.
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Requires pharmacists to inform consumers when their cost-sharing amount (copay/coinsurance) exceeds the actual pharmacy retail price for the medication.
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Defines "pharmacy retail price" as the price paid by individuals without prescription drug coverage and "cost-sharing amount" as amounts owed under health insurance policies or pharmacy benefit managers.
Legislative Description
PHARMACY-PRICE DISCLOSURE
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
4/16/2021