Pennsylvania HB2731 amends the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs' duties to include competitive procurement for opioid antagonists.

Pennsylvania HB2731 amends the duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs to include a competitive procurement process for opioid antagonists. The procurement process must consider cost-effectiveness, product efficacy, timely availability, use of generic and name brand products, and shelf life. The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, in consultation with the Department of General Services, must submit a report on the procurement process, vendor selection, and distribution strategy to relevant committee chairs annually starting from December 31, 2028.

Pennsylvania HB2731 amends the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs' duties to include competitive procurement for opioid antagonists.

Pennsylvania HB2731 amends the duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs to include a competitive procurement process for opioid antagonists. The procurement process must consider cost-effectiveness, product efficacy, timely availability, use of generic and name brand products, and shelf life. The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, in consultation with the Department of General Services, must submit a report on the procurement process, vendor selection, and distribution strategy to relevant committee chairs annually starting from December 31, 2028.