This bill proposes to amend the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 32-1980.01, which establishes regulations regarding the acquisition and delivery of 340B drugs by manufacturers and repackagers. Specifically, it prohibits these entities from denying or limiting access to 340B drugs for covered entities and their contracted pharmacies, unless such actions are mandated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Additionally, it restricts the requirement for covered entities to submit claims or utilization data as a condition for acquiring these drugs, again unless required by federal law.

The bill also empowers the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy to investigate complaints regarding violations of these provisions and to impose disciplinary actions on licensed entities. It allows the Attorney General to enforce violations as unlawful practices, with each package of 340B drugs involved in a violation constituting a separate offense. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that it does not create a private cause of action and ensures that its provisions are not less restrictive than federal law. Definitions for key terms such as "repackager," "340B covered entity," and "340B drug" are also included to provide clarity on the scope of the new regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-1980.01