Health: pharmaceuticals; drug manufacturers from engaging in certain conduct with pharmacies participating with a 340B program; prohibit. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 17757c.
Impact
If enacted, HB5350 would empower 340B entities by ensuring they receive fair pricing for medications purchased. It aims to protect these entities from discriminatory practices employed by manufacturers, thereby enhancing the overall efficacy of the 340B program in serving low-income and underserved populations. This legislation is designed to mitigate barriers that currently hinder pharmacies from delivering necessary medications at reduced costs, concurrent with their value in public health initiatives.
Summary
House Bill 5350 aims to amend the Public Health Code to establish regulations concerning pharmaceutical manufacturers and their interaction with pharmacies participating in the federal 340B drug pricing program. Specifically, the bill prohibits manufacturers from denying or limiting 340B pricing benefits, which are designed to give participating entities access to discounted medications. This provision is critical as it seeks to enhance the availability of affordable medications to healthcare providers that rely on the 340B program.
Contention
The introduction of HB5350 may lead to debates surrounding the implications for pharmaceutical manufacturers and the potential financial impact on the market. Proponents of the bill advocate for the increased accessibility it would provide, emphasizing the necessity for fair pricing practices. However, opponents may argue that the bill could infringe on manufacturers' pricing strategies and contract management, leading to potential conflict between public health interests and commercial operations.
Health: pharmaceuticals; drug manufacturers from engaging in certain conduct with pharmacies participating with a 340B program; prohibit. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 17757c. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0095'25
Health: pharmaceuticals; drug manufacturers from engaging in certain conduct with pharmacies participating with a 340B program; prohibit. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 17757c. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0952'24
Health: abortion; pharmacists and pharmacy technicians; prohibit from being required to participate in an abortion. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 17773.
Requiring drug manufacturers to provide pricing under the federal 340B drug pricing program to pharmacies that enter into contractual agreements with entities covered under the 340B program and prohibiting pharmacy benefits managers from denying patients the freedom to use the pharmacy and healthcare provider of such patient's choice.
Health: pharmaceuticals; authority to prescribe off-label prescriptions; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 17773.
Health: pharmaceuticals; authority to prescribe off-label prescriptions; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 17773.
Health occupations: pharmacists; dispensing certain addiction medications without undue delay; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 7333c.
Health occupations: pharmacists; pharmacists to prescribe and dispense certain contraceptives; allow. Amends secs. 17703, 17704, 17707, 17708, 17709, 17744, 17751 & 17757 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17703 et seq.) & adds sec. 17744g.
Health occupations: pharmacists; pharmacists to order and administer certain vaccines and laboratory tests and dispense drugs under certain circumstances; allow. Amends secs. 9204, 9206, 17703, 17707, 17708, 17713, 17751 & 17757 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.9204 et seq.) & adds secs. 17724 & 17724a.