The bill establishes a drug discount card program to lower prescription drug costs for District residents.

The Lowering the Cost of Prescription Drugs Act of 2026 authorizes the Mayor to establish a drug discount card program. This program involves entering into a cooperative purchasing agreement with a prescription drug discount program, potentially including a multi-state non-profit consortium. The Department of Health will implement the program to provide lower-cost prescription drugs to all District residents, regardless of their insurance status. The Mayor may issue rules to implement the act's provisions.

The bill establishes a drug discount card program to lower prescription drug costs for District residents.

The Lowering the Cost of Prescription Drugs Act of 2026 authorizes the Mayor to establish a drug discount card program. This program involves entering into a cooperative purchasing agreement with a prescription drug discount program, potentially including a multi-state non-profit consortium. The Department of Health will implement the program to provide lower-cost prescription drugs to all District residents, regardless of their insurance status. The Mayor may issue rules to implement the act's provisions.