Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accountability Study Act of 2021
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 8, 2021)
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accountability Study Act of 2021
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the role of pharmacy benefit managers in the pharmaceutical supply chain and recommend legislative actions to lower the cost of prescription drugs. The report must address the use of rebates and fees, the average prior authorization approval time, and the use of step therapy within the 10 largest pharmacy benefit managers.
What just happenedFeb 8, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 8, 2021
- Feb 8, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Feb 8, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate