S-657 : Still Just a Bill

This bill prohibits health insurers and contracted entities that provide pharmacy benefits management services from receiving a price reduction or other remuneration from prescription drug manufacturers. The prohibition does not apply if (1) the price reduction is reflected at the point-of-sale; and (2) the other remuneration is a transparent, flat service fee that the manufacturer pays in relation to pharmacy benefits management services.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-03-05IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2019-03-05IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Inflation and prices
  • Prescription drugs

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