SB 85 - Georgia Rx Act; establish program; reduce prescription drug prices

Sponsored By

• (1) Tate,Horacena 38th
• (2) Butler,Gloria 55th
• (3) Seay,Valencia 34th
• (4) Miles,Steen 43rd
• (5) Jones,Emanuel 10th
• (6) Brown,Robert 26th

Committees

• SC:H&HS
• HC:

Current Status

First Reader Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to establish the Georgia Rx Program to reduce prescription drug prices; to provide for legislative intent; to establish the amount of rebates; to require disclosure of savings; to provide for the commissioner of community health to negotiate rebates with drug manufacturers; to require retail pharmacies to discount the price of drugs covered; to provide for participating pharmacies to submit claims; to provide for resolution of discrepancies; to establish a dedicated fund; to authorize the adoption of rules and regulations; and for other purposes.

Status History

Versions

1. As introduced LC 33 0578