This bill amends existing Florida statutes related to the practice of pharmacy, specifically revising the definition of "health care facility" to include health care clinics owned by hospitals or employed physicians. It authorizes consultant pharmacists to provide medication management services in these clinics, thereby expanding the scope of practice for pharmacists in outpatient settings. Additionally, the bill introduces a new definition for "covered prescription drug," which refers to any drug included in a pharmacy benefit manager's formulary that is paid as a pharmacy benefit at network pharmacies.

Furthermore, the bill outlines requirements for contracts between pharmacy benefit managers and pharmacy benefits plans, ensuring compliance with network adequacy standards and prohibiting limitations on access to pharmacies. It emphasizes that covered persons should not be required to receive prescription drugs through mail or delivery services unless necessary, and it prohibits promotional incentives for using affiliated pharmacies. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 1425 Filed: 465.0125