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MI HB5229

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/8/2017

Primary Sponsor

Mary Whiteford

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Pharmacists may provide current selling prices or comparative prices of generic and brand name drugs upon request in person or by telephone, and must provide this information before dispensing when requested.

  • Pharmacies and pharmacists are prohibited from entering into contracts that prevent disclosure of drug price information to consumers.

  • Pharmacies must conspicuously display a consumer notice at each prescription drug counter in at least 32-point bold type on paper at least 11 by 17 inches, informing customers of their right to request drug prices before filling prescriptions.

  • Pharmacists must provide purchasers a detailed receipt at time of drug delivery containing drug name, manufacturer, strength, quantity, pharmacy address, prescription number, date dispensed, prescriber name, patient name, and price paid.

  • The bill takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.

Legislative Description

Health; pharmaceuticals; requirement that pharmacies disclose price information to consumers; modify, and prohibit pharmacies from entering into certain contracts. Amends sec. 17757 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17757).

State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 11/08/2017

11/9/2017

Committee Referrals

Health Policy11/8/2017

Full Bill Text

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