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House Business and Labor advances study of prescription drug supply chain

House Business and Labor
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Sen. Sue Vinton asked the committee to authorize an interim study of the prescription drug supply chain after testimony highlighted rural pharmacy closures and rising patient costs; the committee advanced Senate Joint Resolution 33 in executive action.

Sen. Sue Vinton, who represents Senate District 20 in Southeastern Yellowstone County, urged the House Business and Labor Committee to approve Senate Joint Resolution 33, an interim study of Montana’s prescription drug supply chain, saying Montanans are “concerned and really confused” about pharmacy closures and rising patient costs. She told the committee the study would map how pharmacies, PBMs, PSAOs, manufacturers, wholesalers and payers interact and would produce public,…

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