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S.657: A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to establish requirements with respect to prescription drug benefits.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 5, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 5, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 5, 2019
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits health insurers and contracted entities that provide pharmacy benefits management services from receiving a price reduction or other remuneration from prescription drug manufacturers. The prohibition does not apply if (1) the price reduction is reflected at the point-of-sale; and (2) the other remuneration is a transparent, flat service fee that the manufacturer pays in relation to pharmacy benefits management services.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 5, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| March 5, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mike Braun (R-Ind.) |