S.734

Ensuring access to specialty medications

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S734 ensures access to specialty medications by regulating specialty pharmacies and their operations.

Massachusetts S734 amends the General Laws to ensure access to specialty medications by establishing regulations for specialty pharmacies. The bill mandates that specialty pharmacies designate a pharmacist in charge who must be licensed and in good standing. This pharmacist must register with the board and ensure compliance with the law. The pharmacy must maintain a current unrestricted license and notify the board of any enforcement actions.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Jun 10, 2025

10:30 AM

Joint Committee on Financial Services Hearing

History

Apr 30

Senate

Accompanied a study order, see S3067

Mar 19

Senate

Reporting date extended to Friday May 1, 2026

Jan 8

Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing