Enact the Medical Shortage Protection Act

Summary

The Medical Shortage Protection Act prohibits suppliers and health insurers from charging more than 10 % above pre‑shortage prices for prescription drugs, generics, and related devices when a shortage exists. It defines a shortage by federal or state emergency declarations, creates a medical shortage fund, and allows consumers to recover six times their losses plus fees. The bill is currently referred to committee.

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