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S.1304: A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals under Medicare, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 7, 2017
- Latest Major Action June 7, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - June 7, 2017
Bill Summary
This bill modifies the methodology used to calculate a manufacturer's average sales price for certain drugs covered under Medicare. Specifically, the bill excludes, from a manufacturer's average sales price calculation, customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 7, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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June 7, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) |