S 2891
Prohibits certain steering and marketing practices involving dispensing of prescription drugs and drug samples.
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Bill overview
This bill prohibits certain practices that steer patients toward specific pharmacies when receiving prescription drugs or drug samples. It restricts drug manufacturers, pharmacies, and wholesalers from using devices or systems that direct patients to a particular pharmacy without their consent. Practitioners are also prohibited from using such systems to transmit patient information to a preferred pharmacy unless the patient explicitly authorizes it. Violations can result in significant civil penalties, and the bill aligns with federal health information privacy rules regarding patient data.
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