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IN HB1228
Bill
Status
1/10/2019
Primary Sponsor
Chris Chyung
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AI Summary
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Indiana State Department of Health must conduct a study on establishing a prescription drug importation program to import medications from Canada, with insulin specifically included
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Study must examine federal certification procedures, FDA safety compliance methods, identification of drugs with highest savings potential, and estimated consumer cost savings
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Required consultation with the professional licensing agency, pharmaceutical industry representatives, patient advocates, and other affected parties
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Report due to the legislative council by November 1, 2019, including study results and recommendations for proposed legislation
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Effective date July 1, 2019; provision expires July 1, 2020
Legislative Description
Prescription drug importation study. Requires the state department of health to conduct a study and report to the legislative council concerning a state prescription drug importation program through which the state would import certain prescription drugs, including insulin, from Canada for Indiana consumers.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
1/10/2019