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Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2543| Senate 
| Updated: 9/25/2019
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 This bill alters several programs and requirements relating to the prices of prescription drugs under Medicare and Medicaid. Among other things, the bill requires drug manufacturers to issue rebates to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for certain drugs covered under Medicare for which the average manufacturer price increases faster than inflation; requires drug manufacturers to issue rebates to the CMS for discarded amounts of certain single-dose drugs covered under Medicare, based on information reported by providers; reduces the annual out-of-pocket spending threshold, and eliminates beneficiary cost-sharing above this threshold, under the Medicare prescription drug benefit; requires the CMS to publish certain information, as reported by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), relating to drug discounts and rebates, and payments between PBMs, health plans, and pharmacies; requires pass-through pricing models, and prohibits spread-pricing, for payment arrangements with PBMs under Medicaid; and increases the maximum rebate payable by drug manufacturers under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program.
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Timeline
Sep 25, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Sep 25, 2019
Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Grassley. With written report No. 116-120.
Sep 25, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 225.
  • September 25, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 25, 2019
    Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Grassley. With written report No. 116-120.


  • September 25, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 225.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1781: Payment Commission Data Act of 2019
  • HR 116-3029: Improving Low-Income Access to Prescription Drugs Act of 2019
  • S 116-801: A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information.
  • HR 116-4649: Capping Drug Costs for Seniors Act of 2019
  • S 116-1999: Improving Low Income Access to Prescription Drugs Act of 2019
  • S 116-1505: Medicare Prescription Drug Fraud Prevention Act of 2019
  • HR 116-5281: Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2019
  • HR 116-4629: Star Rating for Biosimilars Act
  • S 116-4199: Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2020
  • HR 116-1264: Payment Commission Data Act of 2019
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAppropriationsCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug therapyFraud offenses and financial crimesGeneticsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careHospital careIndian social and development programsInflation and pricesIntergovernmental relationsManufacturingMedicaidMedical ethicsMedicareMinority healthPrescription drugsPublic contracts and procurementPublic participation and lobbyingRetail and wholesale tradesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operations

Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2543| Senate 
| Updated: 9/25/2019
Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 This bill alters several programs and requirements relating to the prices of prescription drugs under Medicare and Medicaid. Among other things, the bill requires drug manufacturers to issue rebates to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for certain drugs covered under Medicare for which the average manufacturer price increases faster than inflation; requires drug manufacturers to issue rebates to the CMS for discarded amounts of certain single-dose drugs covered under Medicare, based on information reported by providers; reduces the annual out-of-pocket spending threshold, and eliminates beneficiary cost-sharing above this threshold, under the Medicare prescription drug benefit; requires the CMS to publish certain information, as reported by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), relating to drug discounts and rebates, and payments between PBMs, health plans, and pharmacies; requires pass-through pricing models, and prohibits spread-pricing, for payment arrangements with PBMs under Medicaid; and increases the maximum rebate payable by drug manufacturers under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program.
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Timeline
Sep 25, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Sep 25, 2019
Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Grassley. With written report No. 116-120.
Sep 25, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 225.
  • September 25, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 25, 2019
    Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Grassley. With written report No. 116-120.


  • September 25, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 225.
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1781: Payment Commission Data Act of 2019
  • HR 116-3029: Improving Low-Income Access to Prescription Drugs Act of 2019
  • S 116-801: A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information.
  • HR 116-4649: Capping Drug Costs for Seniors Act of 2019
  • S 116-1999: Improving Low Income Access to Prescription Drugs Act of 2019
  • S 116-1505: Medicare Prescription Drug Fraud Prevention Act of 2019
  • HR 116-5281: Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2019
  • HR 116-4629: Star Rating for Biosimilars Act
  • S 116-4199: Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2020
  • HR 116-1264: Payment Commission Data Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAppropriationsCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug therapyFraud offenses and financial crimesGeneticsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careHospital careIndian social and development programsInflation and pricesIntergovernmental relationsManufacturingMedicaidMedical ethicsMedicareMinority healthPrescription drugsPublic contracts and procurementPublic participation and lobbyingRetail and wholesale tradesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operations