An Act relative to prescription medication transfer and availability
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to allow Massachusetts residents to transfer prescriptions from one licensed pharmacy to another, regardless of insurance plans. It seeks to increase access to prescription medications and reduce barriers for patients seeking care. The bill also addresses the availability of medications during emergencies, similar to previous legislation.
Key provisions
- Allows patients to transfer prescriptions between licensed pharmacies.
- Aims to improve access to prescription medications for all residents.
- Addresses the availability of medications during emergencies.
- Requires the Department of Public Health to study the implementation of prescription transfer programs.
- Establishes a process for pharmacies to participate in prescription transfer programs.
- Requires pharmacies to accept transferred prescriptions.
- Provides for the sharing of patient information between pharmacies.
- Creates a task force to study the impact of prescription transfer programs.
Who is affected
- Patients
- Prescription medication users
- Pharmacies
- Healthcare providers
- Insurance companies
Notable changes
- Expands upon previous legislation (H.2509, H.2377, H.1988, H.4643, H.4502) concerning prescription medication availability.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael P. Kushmerek
Cosponsor
Michael P. Kushmerek
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