1214-S2 AMH .... KNUT 14

2SHB 1214 - H AMD 0011 ADOPTED 2-7-03

By Representative Cody

On page 8, line 12, after "section 13 of this act." insert:

"The administrator shall not require that any supplemental rebate offered by a pharmaceutical manufacturer for prescription drugs purchased for medical assistance program clients under chapter 74.09 RCW be extended to state purchased health care programs other than medical assistance, or to private individuals or entities participating in the consortium."

EFFECT: Makes the purchasing consortium provision consistent with federal Medicaid law related to a prescription drug manufacturers' obligation to offer the "best price" to state Medicaid programs.