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IN SB0157

IN SB0157
Disclosures related to prescription drugs.


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Introduced
01/05/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
01/27/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Disclosures related to prescription drugs. Requires certain pharmacists or pharmacies to provide the amount of the national average drug acquisition cost for a generic drug on the written materials provided to an individual at the point of sale of the generic drug.

AI Summary

This bill requires certain pharmacists or pharmacies to provide the national average drug acquisition cost for a generic drug on written materials given to individuals at the point of sale, meaning when they are purchasing the medication. This provision aims to increase transparency for consumers regarding the cost of generic prescription drugs. The bill specifically defines "pharmacist" and "pharmacy" according to existing Indiana law and clarifies that this requirement does not apply to hospitals, federally qualified health centers, or licensed health facilities. The "national average drug acquisition cost" refers to the average price at which pharmacies acquire generic drugs from wholesalers.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health (on 01/28/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/157/details
Fiscal Note #2: Senate Engrossed https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0157/fiscal-notes/SB0157.03.ENGS.FN002.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0157/SB0157.03.ENGS.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: Senate Engrossed https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0157/fiscal-notes/SB0157.03.ENGS.FN001.pdf
Senate Amendment #1 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0157/amendments/SB0157.02.COMS.AMS001.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0157/SB0157.02.COMS.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: Senate Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0157/fiscal-notes/SB0157.02.COMS.FN001.pdf
Senate Committee Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0157/committee-reports/SB0157.01.INTR.CRS001.pdf
Vote Sheet January 14, 2026 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0157/votesheets/SB0157.01.INTR.05.pdf
Senate Insurance and Financial Institutions Amendment #1 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0157/committee-amendments/amendments/SB0157.01.INTR.AMS01.pdf
Senate Insurance and Financial Institutions Amendment #1 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0157/committee-amendments/drafts/AM015701.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0157/SB0157.01.INTR.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: Introduced https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0157/fiscal-notes/SB0157.01.INTR.FN001.pdf
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