Increase Access to Pharmacy Services

Summary

The bill requires any health‑benefit plan that offers hospital, surgical or medical expense coverage (excluding supplemental disease‑specific policies) to cover pharmacist‑provided health‑care services when a treatment protocol is followed. It also prevents plans from discriminating against pharmacists in network participation and allows pharmacists and technicians to perform additional tasks, such as final product verification, under supervision. The changes aim to improve patient access to pharmacy care, especially in shortage areas and for certain pediatric and opioid‑use‑disorder treatments.

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