The bill, S.B. No. 1098, amends Section 562.003 of the Occupations Code to require pharmacies to disclose specific price information to patients regarding prescribed drugs or biological products. The new legal language mandates that pharmacies must inform patients of the lowest cash price available for their prescribed medication. Additionally, if the cash price is lower than the patient's copayment under their insurance plan, the pharmacist is required to offer the patient the option to pay the lower cash price instead of the copayment.

This legislation aims to enhance transparency in drug pricing and provide patients with more cost-effective options when purchasing their medications. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 562.003 (Occupations Code 562)