2002 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1186

File Code: Public Health Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 550
Sponsored By:
Delegates R. Baker, D. Davis, and Frush
Entitled:
Fair Market Drug Pricing Act

Synopsis:

Including uninsured individuals in the Maryland Pharmacy Discount Program; altering the source of specified prescription drug rebates; authorizing participating pharmacies to increase the processing fee for prescriptions filled under the Program; authorizing the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to negotiate discount prices or rebates for prescription drugs for specified State programs; requiring the Department to consider specified information on prescription drug prices, discounts, and rebates when negotiating rebate terms; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/8
First Reading Economic Matters
2/13
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Rushern L. Baker, III, District 22B
Delegate Dereck E. Davis, District 25
Delegate Barbara Frush, District 21
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
DRUGS -see also- CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUB; SUBSTANCE ABUSE
FEES -see also- DEVELOPMENT FEES AND TAXES
HEALTH INSURANCE -see also- HMOS; MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS
HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE, DEPARTMENT OF
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
PRICES -see also- CONSUMER PRICE INDEX
REPORTS
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Health - General
( 15-124.1 , 15-124.1 , 15-124.3 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered