Strengthening Pharmacy Access for Seniors Act
This bill (S 2405) requires Medicare Part D prescription drug plans to ensure seniors can access most covered drugs at any network pharmacy starting in 2026, unless a drug qualifies as a "limited access drug" (e.g., requiring special handling or FDA restrictions). Plans must document why a drug is designated "limited access," report details like dispensing channels to the government annually, and share this information with pharmacies upon request. It also mandates an annual report to Congress on how plans use "limited access" designations and their impact on senior access. The law directly affects Medicare beneficiaries, drug plans, and pharmacies participating in Medicare Part D.
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Jul 2023
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Introduced Jul 20, 2023
Last action Jul 20, 2023
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Jul 20, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S3461-3462)
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Jul 20, 2023
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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