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Senate endorses study of prescription drug supply chain after broad stakeholder support

Senate Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs · April 16, 2025
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Summary

The committee voted to advance Senate Joint Resolution 33, authorizing a public study of the prescription drug supply chain in Montana (PBMs, plans, pharmacies, manufacturers) to identify causes of pharmacy closures and rising drug costs.

Senate Joint Resolution 33, sponsored by Senator Sue Vinton, would commission a focused, time-limited study of Montana's prescription drug supply chain to identify where pressures on pharmacies and patients are coming from and recommend policy options.

Stakeholders spanning health plans,…

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