Amendment #486 to H5150

Direct Negotiations for Rebates on Certain Drugs and Non-drug Products

Representatives Jones of North Reading, Hill of Ipswich, Poirier of North Attleborough, Gifford of Wareham, Frost of Auburn and Smola of Warren move to amend the bill by inserting at the end thereof the following new section:

SECTION XX: Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the executive office of health and human services may directly negotiate rebate agreements with manufacturers of non-drug products and drugs that are not covered outpatient drugs under 42 U.S.C. s. 1396r-8, provided that such agreements maximize value to the commonwealth. Such agreements may be based on the value, efficacy or outcomes of the non-drug product or drug.