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MA S734

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Eldridge

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Establishes a state licensing procedure for specialty pharmacies that dispense specialty medications, excluding mail service pharmacies

  • Requires each specialty pharmacy to designate a pharmacist in charge who must register with the board, maintain good standing, and submit annual reports including location, manager information, and lists of drugs dispensed to Massachusetts patients

  • Prohibits out-of-state pharmacies from shipping, selling, or dispensing medications in Massachusetts without obtaining a specialty license

  • Prevents insurance carriers from prohibiting any licensed pharmacy from dispensing specialty drugs covered under their benefits, provided the pharmacy can meet 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

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

1/8/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Care Financing1/8/2026
Financial Services2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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