HB740

Revise laws relating to pharmacies, pharmacy benefit managers, and other entities

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Montana HB740 revises laws on pharmacies, pharmacy benefit managers, and other entities, setting reimbursement rates and prohibiting certain fees.

Montana HB740 revises laws relating to pharmacies, pharmacy benefit managers, and other entities. It mandates that pharmacists may only dispense a 30-day supply of drugs at a time, unless the generic drug is unavailable. The bill establishes a schedule of fees for prescription drugs and sets reimbursement rates for generic and brand-name drugs. It prohibits pharmacy benefit managers and third-party payers from imposing certain fees on pharmacies, including claim submission fees and enrollment fees.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

63 Yea

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35 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 11, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Finance and Claims Hearing

Apr 1, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 8, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 5, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 28, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President