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PA SB1091

PA SB1091
Providing for pharmaceutical transparency; establishing the Pharmaceutical Transparency Review Board and providing for its powers and duties; and establishing the Pharmaceutical Transparency Review Fund.


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Introduced
03/25/2020
In Committee
03/25/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act providing for pharmaceutical transparency; establishing the Pharmaceutical Transparency Review Board and providing for its powers and duties; and establishing the Pharmaceutical Transparency Review Fund.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Pharmaceutical Transparency Review Board, an independent body tasked with reviewing high-cost prescription drug products and developing recommendations to address affordability burdens faced by residents, government agencies, health plans, providers, employers, and other stakeholders. The bill requires manufacturers to report detailed information on the costs, pricing, and financial incentives related to certain prescription drugs, which the board will analyze and publish reports on. The bill also creates the Pharmaceutical Transparency Review Fund, which will be funded by assessments on manufacturers to support the board's activities.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

Referred to BANKING AND INSURANCE (on 03/25/2020)

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