HB 2586 - DIGEST

Requires the pharmacy quality assurance commission to, by July 1, 2019, adopt rules regarding: (1) Schedule II and III oral narcotics that manufacturers must offer for sale in graded dosage packs;

(2) Strength and dosage regimens for each narcotic in a dosage pack; and

(3) The design of dose packaging.

Requires a manufacturer of drugs or devices to, beginning January 1, 2020, offer graded dosage packs of schedule II or III oral narcotics for sale in the state.

Requires every health carrier that provides coverage for prescription drugs to, beginning January 1, 2020, only charge one copayment to the enrollee for graded dosage packs.