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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2022

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES

     

     Introduced By: Representative John G. Edwards

     Date Introduced: March 04, 2022

     Referred To: House Health & Human Services

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 5-19.1 of the General Laws entitled "Pharmacies" is hereby amended

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by adding thereto the following section:

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     5-19.1-36. Prescription drug price savings.

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     (a) When dispensing a prescription, a pharmacist shall advise the individual presenting the

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prescription of every substitute drug containing all the same active chemical ingredients of the same

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strength, quantity and dosage available at a lesser cost, unless ordered by the prescribing physician

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to dispense as brand name necessary on the prescription form.

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     (b) The provisions of this section shall not apply if the pharmacist is automatically charging

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the individual presenting the prescription with the lowest price active chemical ingredients of the

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same strength, quantity and dosage.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES

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     This act would provide that pharmacists shall disclose lesser price drug substitutions unless

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directed otherwise by the doctor. It would also exempt pharmacists automatically charging the

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lowest available price.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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