House Bill 2484
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Lowest Price for Patients Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 13, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2484
Congress
117
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Lowest Price for Patients Act
This bill requires pharmacies to disclose to consumers when dispensing a prescription drug (1) the cost of the drug under the consumer's insurance plan, and (2) the cost of the drug without using their plan.
April 13, 2021
04/14/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
04/13/2021
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.
04/13/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
04/13/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
04/13/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:26:20 PM