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MA H1322
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Danillo Sena
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AI Summary
- Establishes a new licensing procedure for specialty pharmacies in Massachusetts, excluding mail service pharmacies, requiring board registration and compliance with state pharmacy laws
- Requires each specialty pharmacy to designate a pharmacist in charge who must register with the board, maintain good standing, and submit annual reports including a list of all drugs dispensed to Massachusetts patients
- Mandates that pharmacies operating outside Massachusetts obtain a specialty license before prescribing, shipping, mailing, selling, or dispensing drug preparations to Massachusetts residents
- Prohibits insurance carriers from restricting which licensed pharmacies can dispense specialty drugs, provided the pharmacy can meet the drug's special handling, administration, and monitoring requirements
- Requires carriers to allow any network pharmacy to provide specialty drugs if the pharmacy agrees to the same reimbursement terms and conditions as other specialty pharmacies
Legislative Description
Ensuring access to specialty medications
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4497
9/18/2025
Committee Referrals
Financial Services2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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