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MN SF2942
Bill
Status
3/17/2016
Primary Sponsor
Melisa Franzen
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AI Summary
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Requires pharmaceutical manufacturers of drugs with a wholesale acquisition cost (WAC) of $1,000 or more per month or per course of treatment to file annual cost reports with the Minnesota commissioner
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Report must include total production costs (research and development, clinical trials, materials, manufacturing, administration, and marketing/advertising), cumulative price increase history, total profit in dollars and as percentage of company profits, and patient assistance program amounts
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All reported information must be itemized, documented by manufacturers, and audited by an independent third-party auditor before filing by May 1 annually
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Commissioner must issue an annual report to the legislature by August 1 summarizing submitted information and make the report available publicly on the agency website
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Commissioner shall consult with pharmaceutical industry representatives, health carriers, pharmacy benefit managers, state agencies, consumer advocates, pharmacists, and physicians when developing the reporting form
Legislative Description
Qualifying prescription drugs cost disclosure requirement
Last Action
Author added Marty
3/30/2016