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Pharmacy Payment Fairness Act
Recent Bills/Pharmacy Payment Fairness Act

Pharmacy Payment Fairness Act

IntroducedDecember 11, 2025
Introduced8 months ago
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Health
Why This Matters

This bill sets new rules for how pharmacies are paid for prescription drugs under Medicare and Medicaid. It aims to ensure fair payments and improve access to medications for patients.

If you rely on Medicare or Medicaid for prescriptions, this bill could help ensure your pharmacy gets paid fairly without extra charges to you.
Who this affects
Pharmacies · Patients · Medicare recipients · Medicaid recipients
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill requires pharmacy benefit managers to follow specific payment rules for pharmacies.
  2. 2It ensures pharmacies are paid fairly for prescription drugs based on current costs.
  3. 3The bill prohibits certain practices that could limit patient access to medications.
  4. 4It mandates that pharmacies do not charge patients extra fees for dispensing medications.
  5. 5The changes will take effect starting January 1, 2027.
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IntroducedCurrentDec 11, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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President

The President

Donald Trump
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