Medical Assistance Programs - Drug Dispensing - Cost-of-Dispensing Survey
Sponsor: Bonnie Cullison (District 19)Committee: HealthSubject: Health Care Facilities and RegulationStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 709 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring, beginning in 2026, the Maryland Department of Health to conduct the in-State cost-of-dispensing survey at least every 3 years; and requiring the Department to report the results of the survey to the General Assembly by December 1 in each year the survey is required.
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Cullison, Bonnie | Delegate Bonnie Cullison | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McDonough, Caitlinlobbyist | HJM | Oral |
| FAV | Horton, Aliyahlobbyist | Maryland Pharmacists Association | Oral |
| FAV | Wienner, Stephen | Mt. Vernon Pharmacy | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Paddy, Michaellobbyist | Public Policy Partners | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Cullison, Delegate Cullisonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Lynch, Meghan | Maryland Department of Health | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVMcDonough, CaitlinHJMRegistered for: AbbVie Inc.; Aligned Data Centers; American Academy of Anesthesiology Assistants, Inc.; Associated Builders & Contractors; Association of Independent Midwives of Maryland (AIMM); Baltimore Gas and Electric Company…
FAVPaddy, MichaelPublic Policy PartnersRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; Campaign to Protect Patient Health d/b/a Value of Care Coalition; Chase Brexton Health System; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition; Gaudenzia, Inc.; Gilead Sciences, Inc.…