An Act To Improve Access To Affordable Prescription Drugs In Underserved Areas

This bill directs state funding to help federally qualified health centers in underserved areas improve their pharmacy services and provide access to affordable prescription drugs. It establishes a grant program where health centers must submit plans detailing how they will use the money to develop or enhance drug access for their patients. The Department of Health and Human Services will manage the distribution of these funds based on the cost-effectiveness of the proposed plans and the specific needs of the communities served. Additionally, the bill allocates approximately $7.7 million for the 2024-25 fiscal year to support these initiatives and creates specific job positions to administer the program.