Introduced
by
To codify in statute a "pharmaceutical best practice initiative," a version of which is now being used to save money on drugs provided to recipients of Medicaid or other low income health care programs. The program creates a preferred drug list and requires prior authorization before a drug not placed on the list by the Department of Community Health can be dispensed to a patient covered by low income health care programs. In creating the preferred drug list the department would be advised by a state pharmacy and therapeutics committee established by the bill.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises many details related to the membership of the review committee, the procedures related to the preauthorization process, exceptions to authorized drug list requirements, etc.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To exempt from the preauthorization requirement drugs being provided under a contract between the Department of Community Health and an HMO.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
by
To allow the Department of Community Health to negotiate for the provision of certain health management programs with a qualified contractor other than drug makers.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)
To codify in statute a "pharmaceutical best practice initiative," a version of which is now being used to save money on drugs provided to recipients of Medicaid or other low income health care programs. The program creates a preferred drug list and requires prior authorization before a drug not placed on the list by the Department of Community Health can be dispensed to a patient covered by low income health care programs. In creating the preferred drug list the department would be advised by a state pharmacy and therapeutics committee established by the bill.
Amendment offered
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To clarify a particular exemption to the preauthorization requirement to incorporate the same "no other drugs offer a comparable benefit" language that applies to other exemptions.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
To concur with the Senate-passed technical amendment.
Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)
