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S.298: Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accountability Study Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 8, 2021
- Latest Major Action Feb. 8, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 8, 2021
Bill Summary
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accountability Study Act of 2021 This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the role of pharmacy benefit managers in the pharmaceutical supply chain and recommend legislative actions to lower the cost of prescription drugs. The report must address the use of rebates and fees, the average prior authorization approval time, and the use of step therapy within the 10 largest pharmacy benefit...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 8, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Feb. 8, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) |