Title: Reduces the Costs of Prescription Drugs and Repeals Cost-Sharing for Insulin
Vote to pass a bill that reduces the costs of prescription drugs in the state, and repeals cost-sharing for insulin to promote health equity in the state of New York.
Defines terms related to prescription drugs (Sec. 1).
Authorizes the commissioner to enter into partnerships with all appropriate state agencies and the department of health to provide for lower prices (Sec. 1).
Authorizes the department to hire staff to manage projects related to lowering drug prices (Sec. 1).
Specifies that the commissioner shall only enter into partnerships pursuant to lower drug prices and easier access to generic prescription drugs (Sec. 1).
Requires the prioritization of drug selections that will have the greatest impact on drug prices (Sec. 1).
Title: Reduces the Costs of Prescription Drugs and Repeals Cost-Sharing for Insulin