Massachusetts H4489 aims to ensure affordable prescription medications through accountability standards.

Massachusetts H4489 amends the General Laws to establish accountability standards for prescription medication affordability. It mandates the Health Policy Commission to review and assess the pricing of certain drugs, particularly those with high costs or significant impact on health care spending. The bill requires manufacturers to provide detailed information on drug pricing and cost changes. The Commission can impose civil penalties on manufacturers for non-compliance.

Massachusetts H4489 aims to ensure affordable prescription medications through accountability standards.

Massachusetts H4489 amends the General Laws to establish accountability standards for prescription medication affordability. It mandates the Health Policy Commission to review and assess the pricing of certain drugs, particularly those with high costs or significant impact on health care spending. The bill requires manufacturers to provide detailed information on drug pricing and cost changes. The Commission can impose civil penalties on manufacturers for non-compliance.