HF5156

Price for prescription drugs subject to the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program established.

Introduced·5/17/26
Introduced Text

Establishes maximum fair prices for certain prescription drugs in Minnesota, prohibiting manufacturers from accepting higher payments.

This bill sets the maximum fair price for certain prescription drugs in Minnesota, aligning with the United States Department of Health and Human Services' established prices. It prohibits manufacturers from accepting payments higher than these prices for drugs intended for use in the state. Additionally, it mandates that health plans and pharmacy benefit managers provide financial information to the Prescription Drug Affordability Board. The bill also prohibits manufacturers from withdrawing drugs from sale to avoid these price limitations without proper notice.

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Health Finance & Policy Committee
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Committee decision

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History

May 17

House

Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy

May 17

House

Authors added Berg; Kozlowski; Pursell; Jordan; Kraft; Johnson, P.; Freiberg; Virnig; Liebling; Gottfried; Youakim; Greenman; Feist; and Falconer