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This page collects the 350 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Prescription Drugs”. Coverage spans bills and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Healthcare, Medicare, and Insurance.

Active Bills

State BillNEW JERSEYOct 22, 2026New Jersey Bill Prohibits Coverage Denials for Maintenance Medications Following Plan ChangesState health programs, school employee health plans, and Medicaid are prohibited from denying coverage for maintenance medications used for chronic conditions solely due to a change in health plans orState BillPENNSYLVANIASep 25, 2026Pennsylvania Bill SB 1481 regulates 340B drug reimbursement rates and prohibits discriminatory practices by insurers and manufacturersState BillPENNSYLVANIASep 24, 2026Pennsylvania Bill SB 1462 allows pharmacists to initiate, dispense, and administer HIV prevention medicationsState BillPENNSYLVANIAAug 18, 2026Pennsylvania requires health insurers to cover FDA-approved treatments and tests for Alzheimer's disease by 2028State BillCALIFORNIAAug 13, 2026California bans step therapy for mental health and substance use disorder medicationsFederal BillFEDERALJul 27, 2026U.S. House of Representatives refers American Patients First Act of 2026 to committeesState BillHAWAIIJul 16, 2026Hawaii Establishes Three-Year Prescriptive Authority Pilot Program for Qualified Psychologists in Kauai and Hawaii CountiesState BillOHIOJul 1, 2026Ohio Prohibits Health Plan Issuers from Restricting Pharmacy Transparency and Patient Access Services

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Recent Activity

  1. Tue, Sep 11 item
    1. Medicare launches 18-month pilot program capping GLP-1 drug costs at $50 per monthMedicare has initiated an 18-month pilot program that reduces the out-of-pocket cost for GLP-1 weight-loss medications to $50 per month for eligible enrollees. However, the program includes specific eSan Diego County
  2. Tue, Aug 181 item
    1. Federal data shows 3.1% decline in U.S. prescription drug prices over the past yearPrescription drug prices in the United States fell by 0.8% in July and have decreased by 3.1% compared to the same time last year. This represents the largest year-over-year decline in drug prices recMiami-Dade County
  3. Fri, Aug 141 item
    1. Study reports 67 percent increase in insurance denials for brand-name drugsA new study published in JAMA reveals that insurance denials for brand-name drugs lacking generic alternatives rose by 67 percent between 2018 and 2024. Researchers found that nearly one-third of initHillsborough County
  4. Thu, Aug 131 item
    1. U.S. News and World Report identifies safety standards for GLP-1 telehealth providers in 2026Health experts are advising patients to verify clinical oversight when using telehealth platforms for GLP-1 medications, as the number of users has increased fourfold in two years. The guidance followHillsborough County
  5. Sun, Aug 21 item
    1. Changes to Medicare Drug Coverage SubsidiesThe Trump administration is ending a subsidy program designed to lower monthly costs for Medicare prescription drug coverage. This change may result in increased out-of-pocket expenses for millions ofHillsborough County2 reports
  6. Thu, Jul 301 item
    1. Medicare drug subsidy program ending in 2027The Trump administration is ending a temporary subsidy program that has helped lower monthly Medicare prescription drug premiums for the past two years. This change is expected to take effect in 2027,United States
  7. Thu, Jul 22 items
    1. Trump Administration Proposes Rule to Lower Medicare Drug CostsThe Trump administration has proposed a new rule aimed at preventing hospitals from overcharging Medicare patients for discounted drugs, a move estimated to save consumers $1.1 billion annually. The pMiami-Dade County
    2. Medicare to Cover Weight Loss Drugs for $50 MonthlyUnited States

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Key Actors

  1. 01Donald Trumpperson6 mentions
  2. 02United States Food and Drug Administrationorganization2 mentions
  3. 03TrumpRxother2 mentions
  4. 04KANEperson2 mentions
  5. 05Leslie Dachperson2 mentions
  6. 06TrumpRxorganization2 mentions
  7. 07Medicareorganization2 mentions
  8. 08Donald Trumpperson2 mentions
  9. 09Medicareorganization2 mentions
  10. 10Government Accountability Officeorganization2 mentions

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  • Topic to billsNew Jersey Bill Prohibits Coverage Denials for Maintenance Medications Following Plan Changes, Pennsylvania Bill SB 1481 regulates 340B drug reimbursement rates and prohibits discriminatory practices by insurers and manufacturers, Pennsylvania Bill SB 1462 allows pharmacists to initiate, dispense, and administer HIV prevention medications (+12 more)
  • Topic to peopleDonald Trump, KANE, Leslie Dach (+1 more)
  • Topic to orgsUnited States Food and Drug Administration, TrumpRx, Medicare (+2 more)
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  1. Oct 22, 2026State BillNew Jersey Bill Prohibits Coverage Denials for Maintenance Medications Following Plan Changes
  2. Sep 25, 2026State BillPennsylvania Bill SB 1481 regulates 340B drug reimbursement rates and prohibits discriminatory practices by insurers and manufacturers
  3. Sep 24, 2026State BillPennsylvania Bill SB 1462 allows pharmacists to initiate, dispense, and administer HIV prevention medications
  4. Sep 1, 2026NewsMedicare launches 18-month pilot program capping GLP-1 drug costs at $50 per month
  5. Aug 18, 2026NewsFederal data shows 3.1% decline in U.S. prescription drug prices over the past year
  6. Aug 18, 2026State BillPennsylvania requires health insurers to cover FDA-approved treatments and tests for Alzheimer's disease by 2028
  7. Aug 14, 2026NewsStudy reports 67 percent increase in insurance denials for brand-name drugs
  8. Aug 13, 2026NewsU.S. News and World Report identifies safety standards for GLP-1 telehealth providers in 2026
  9. Aug 13, 2026State BillCalifornia bans step therapy for mental health and substance use disorder medications
  10. Aug 2, 2026NewsChanges to Medicare Drug Coverage Subsidies

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