Bill > H1322

This bill establishes new regulations for specialty pharmacies and specialty medications in Massachusetts, focusing on licensing, oversight, and patient access. The legislation requires specialty pharmacies to designate a licensed pharmacist in charge who will be responsible for the pharmacy's compliance with state regulations, including annual reporting of key information such as location, managers, and licensing status. The bill mandates that out-of-state pharmacies must obtain a specialty license to prescribe, ship, or dispense medications in Massachusetts. Additionally, the bill prohibits insurance carriers from preventing licensed pharmacies from dispensing specialty drugs that are part of their pharmaceutical benefits, as long as the pharmacy can meet the special handling, administration, and monitoring requirements. The bill also ensures that any network pharmacy can provide specialty drugs if they agree to the same reimbursement terms as other pharmacies. The goal of the legislation appears to be improving patient access to specialty medications while maintaining rigorous regulatory standards for pharmacies handling these complex and often expensive drugs.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1322