AN ACT CONCERNING PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS.

HB 5175 requires Connecticut pharmacies to apply all available discounts or coupons for prescription drugs and notify customers before dispensing medication about any cost-saving options, including generic alternatives or discount programs. This directly affects pharmacies licensed in Connecticut and the patients who fill prescriptions there. The key provision mandates that pharmacies proactively inform customers about potential savings opportunities at the point of service, rather than after the fact. The bill aims to increase transparency around prescription costs without changing drug pricing or insurance coverage.