Bill > S738

This bill amends an existing law in Chapter 175H of the Massachusetts General Laws to create a medical exemption for manufacturer coupons. Specifically, the bill allows an individual to be exempt from certain coupon restrictions if they can demonstrate through documentation from their primary care practitioner that they cannot be medically prescribed an AB rated generic equivalent medication. An "AB rated generic equivalent" is a technical term used in pharmaceutical regulations that means a generic drug that is considered therapeutically equivalent to a brand-name drug and can be substituted by a pharmacist. The proposed change appears to recognize that some patients may have specific medical needs that require a brand-name medication, and therefore should not be penalized by coupon restrictions that typically encourage the use of generic alternatives. By inserting this medical exemption, the bill provides flexibility for patients with unique medical circumstances to access manufacturer coupons for their prescribed medications.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S738