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MS SB2009

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Dean Kirby

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Prescription Drugs Consumer Affordable Alternative Payment Options Act" codified as Mississippi Code sections 73-21-201 through 73-21-205
  • Authorizes pharmacists to provide patients information about affordable alternative payment options for prescription medications, including cost and clinical efficacy of less expensive alternatives
  • Declares any contract or agreement provisions that prohibit this communication void as a violation of public policy
  • Protects pharmacists, their agents, and employees from liability or penalties by the pharmacy board, pharmacy benefit managers, or third parties for complying with this act
  • Effective July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Prescription Drugs Consumer Affordable Alternative Payment Options Act; create.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare1/5/2017

Full Bill Text

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