S 6940 New York Senate · 2017 Regular Session

Prohibits pharmacy benefit managers from restricting access to certain drug information and collecting certain payments

Summary
Prohibits pharmacy benefit managers from prohibiting pharmacies from disclosing to consumers the cost of prescription medication, the availability of alternative medications or alternative means of purchasing prescription medications; and prohibits pharmacy benefit managers from collecting copayments from consumers of prescription medications.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Nov 2017
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Introduced Nov 13, 2017 Last action Mar 6, 2018
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Jan 3, 2018
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
Nov 13, 2017
Senate · Referred to committee
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1 primary · 15 co-sponsors

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