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MN HF1768

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2019

Primary Sponsor

Tony Albright

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Requires pharmacists to make manufacturer-provided patient assistance program information available to patients when dispensing prescription drugs for chronic illnesses or conditions.

  • Patient assistance programs must explain how to reduce out-of-pocket costs or obtain free medication in certain situations.

  • Limits pharmacist information provision to no more than one page.

  • Exempts solicitations and advertising from the requirement.

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 151.214 by adding subdivision 1a.

Legislative Description

Pharmacists providing drug manufacturer information to patients required.

Last Action

Author added Pierson

3/7/2019

Committee Referrals

Commerce2/27/2019

Full Bill Text

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