An Act to ensure access to generic medication
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, sponsored by Representative Alan Silvia, aims to improve access to generic medications in Massachusetts. The legislation seeks to address potential barriers that may limit patients’ ability to obtain affordable generic drug options. It intends to ensure that generic medications are readily available and accessible to all residents of the state. The bill is currently under consideration by the Financial Services committee.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Public Health to study the availability and affordability of generic medications.
- Investigates potential barriers to generic drug access.
- Examines the impact of pharmacy benefit managers on generic drug pricing.
- Seeks to identify strategies to increase generic drug utilization.
- May explore options for promoting competition among generic drug manufacturers.
Who is affected
- Patients in Massachusetts
- Prescription drug users
- Pharmaceutical manufacturers
- Pharmacy benefit managers
- The Department of Public Health
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a study to identify and address barriers to generic medication access.
- It may lead to policy changes related to pharmacy benefit manager practices.
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