An Act relative to pharmaceutical "gag clauses"

This bill prohibits health insurance carriers and pharmacy benefits managers from including contract clauses that stop pharmacists from telling patients about lower-cost alternatives for their prescriptions. It specifically bans agreements that prevent pharmacists from disclosing the actual cost of a medication or informing patients that paying cash might be cheaper than using insurance. Additionally, the law forbids insurers from requiring patients to pay more at the pharmacy counter than they would have paid if they bought the medication without insurance coverage. These changes directly affect insurance companies, pharmacy benefit managers, and pharmacists by ensuring patients receive full information about pricing options during their transactions.