Bill > S0106

This bill aims to regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in Rhode Island to address high prescription drug costs and protect consumers. The key provisions include: requiring PBMs to provide detailed cost and pricing information to allow for state oversight and analysis; restricting practices like "spread pricing" and requiring pass-through of manufacturer rebates; prohibiting PBMs from engaging in practices that steer consumers to affiliated pharmacies or discriminate against 340B entities; and restricting utilization management tactics like prior authorization and step therapy. The bill also directs state agencies to promulgate rules and regulations to ensure PBM compliance, and empowers the Attorney General to investigate and enforce violations.

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