March 24, 2005, Introduced by Reps. Kahn, David Law and Wenke and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
"Public health code,"
(MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 9721.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 9721. (1) The department of attorney general, in
cooperation with the department, shall create and operate a
prescription drug website to educate consumers about the price of
prescription drugs and to provide links to other helpful websites
that may assist and educate consumers on how to find safe,
effective, and cost-efficient prescription drugs, including, but
not limited to, links to public and private programs that offer
discounted or free prescription drugs and information about the
proper use of prescription drugs.
(2) At least once a month, the department shall obtain from
the person that the department has contracted to serve as its
pharmacy benefits manager for its various health care programs the
usual and customary drug pricing information that it receives from
each pharmacy or dispensing prescriber that fills or refills a
prescription under those various health care programs and shall
provide the department of attorney general with a copy of this
information for incorporation into the prescription drug website
created under subsection (1).