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MA S734
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Eldridge
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AI Summary
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Establishes a state licensing procedure for specialty pharmacies that dispense specialty medications, excluding mail service pharmacies
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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
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Prohibits out-of-state pharmacies from shipping, selling, or dispensing medications in Massachusetts without obtaining a specialty license
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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
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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