PBM and Insurer Groups Testify Against Bill Limiting Midyear Formulary Changes

Sean Stevenson, representing the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA), testified in opposition to Senate Bill 160, which the bill sponsor says would prevent nonmedical switching of prescription drugs during a plan year. "The intent of Senate Bill 160 is to prevent non medical switching of prescription drugs during a planned year," Stevenson said, adding that prescription drug formularies sometimes change during the year due to new medications, generics, safety updates or price changes.