Amends TCA Title 8; Title 33; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
Tennessee SB1256 requires the Department of Finance and Administration, in collaboration with the Department of Health and the Division of TennCare, to submit a request to the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services for approval to import safe and effective prescription drugs from Canada. The bill affects state healthcare programs and aims to reduce prescription drug costs. Key provisions include requirements for demonstrating compliance with federal and state safety standards, identifying potential cost-saving drugs, and estimating the financial impact of the importation program.
Tennessee SB1256 requires the Department of Finance and Administration, in collaboration with the Department of Health and the Division of TennCare, to submit a request to the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services for approval to import safe and effective prescription drugs from Canada. The bill affects state healthcare programs and aims to reduce prescription drug costs. Key provisions include requirements for demonstrating compliance with federal and state safety standards, identifying potential cost-saving drugs, and estimating the financial impact of the importation program.
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Lamar, London
114th General Assembly
February 6, 2025
March 11, 2025
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee