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MA H915

Ensuring access to medications


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to ensuring access to certain medications. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill aims to ensure access to specialty medications in Massachusetts. It amends the state's insurance laws to prohibit carriers from prohibiting the dispensing of specialty drugs by any licensed pharmacy, as long as the pharmacy can handle the special requirements of the medication. It also requires the state's Board of Registration in Pharmacy to establish a licensing procedure for specialty pharmacies, which must designate a pharmacist-in-charge responsible for ensuring compliance with state laws. The bill also requires out-of-state pharmacies dispensing specialty medications to Massachusetts residents to obtain a specialty pharmacy license from the state.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5160 (on 12/01/2020)

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