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MA H1307

MA H1307
Establishing a study to examine the feasibility of state manufactured generic prescription drugs


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the manufacture of generic prescription drugs by the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Health Policy Commission to conduct a study examining the feasibility of establishing a program for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to manufacture generic prescription drugs. The study will analyze factors that contribute to increasing drug costs in the state, the impact of generic drug costs on MassHealth spending and overall healthcare costs, and whether a state-run generic drug manufacturing program could effectively reduce drug prices and healthcare costs. The Commission will submit a report with its findings and recommendations, including a cost-benefit analysis, within one year of the bill's passage.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Accompanied S771 (on 11/17/2021)

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