HB2385: Relating to restrictions on 340B covered entities; prescribing an effective date.

Legislative Summary

The Act tells drug makers not to take actions that make it hard for a drug store to get certain drugs for health care providers, deliver the drugs to the providers, or dispense the drugs. Makes it a civil penalty to violate the Act. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.0). [Digest: The Act tells drug makers not to take actions that make it hard for a drug store to get certain drugs for health care providers, deliver the drugs to the providers or dispense the drugs. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.5).] Prohibits drug manufacturers from interfering directly or indirectly with a pharmacy or drug outlet acquiring 340B drugs, delivering 340B drugs to certain health care providers or dispensing 340B drugs. Prohibits drug manufacturers from requiring utilization review data from a drug outlet or pharmacy as a condition of the acquisition, delivery or dispensation of a 340B drug. Creates a civil penalty imposed by the State Board of Pharmacy for violations of the provisions of the Act. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.