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S.2543: Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Sept. 25, 2019
- Latest Major Action Sept. 25, 2019
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- Reported to Senate - Sept. 25, 2019
Bill Summary
Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 This bill alters several programs and requirements relating to the prices of prescription drugs under Medicare and Medicaid. Among other things, the bill requires drug manufacturers to issue rebates to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for certain drugs covered under Medicare for which the average manufacturer price increases faster than inflation; requires drug manufacturers...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 25, 2019 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 225.
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| Sept. 25, 2019 |
Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Grassley. With written report No. 116-120.
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| Sept. 25, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) |