Requires pharmacies to disclose the lowest cash price for drugs and offer patients the option to pay less if it's cheaper than their insurance.
This bill mandates that pharmacies inform patients of the lowest cash price for prescribed drugs or biological products. If this price is lower than the patient's copayment under their prescription drug insurance plan, pharmacists must offer patients the option to pay the lower price instead. This transparency aims to help patients make informed decisions about their medication costs. The provisions of this bill take effect on September 1, 2025.
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