Amends TCA Title 8; Title 33; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
Tennessee HB1260 mandates the Department of Finance and Administration, in collaboration with the Department of Health and the Division of TennCare, to request federal approval by January 1, 2026, for the importation of safe and effective prescription drugs from Canada. The bill affects state health programs and aims to identify cost-saving opportunities while ensuring compliance with federal and state safety standards. Key provisions include demonstrating safety and effectiveness, compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, and estimating costs and savings associated with the proposed importation.
Tennessee HB1260 mandates the Department of Finance and Administration, in collaboration with the Department of Health and the Division of TennCare, to request federal approval by January 1, 2026, for the importation of safe and effective prescription drugs from Canada. The bill affects state health programs and aims to identify cost-saving opportunities while ensuring compliance with federal and state safety standards. Key provisions include demonstrating safety and effectiveness, compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, and estimating costs and savings associated with the proposed importation.
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