Generally revise laws relating to pharmacies

HB 774 would require Montana Medicaid and commercial health insurance plans to provide equal coverage for FDA-approved nonopioid pain medications compared to opioid medications. The bill prohibits insurers from disadvantaging nonopioid drugs through formulary placement (like higher cost-sharing tiers) or more restrictive prior authorization requirements than for opioids. It also mandates that healthcare providers can request exceptions to coverage restrictions for nonopioid drugs when they determine such drugs are appropriate for a patient. This law aims to ensure patients have full access to pain management options without insurance barriers.