Medical Assistance Programs - Drug Dispensing - Cost-of-Dispensing Survey
Sponsor: Justin Ready (District 5)Committee: FinanceSubject: Health Care Facilities and RegulationStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 708 (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 by December 1 each year in which the survey is required, the Department to report the survey results to the General Assembly.
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Testimony (16)
MGA witness listFAV 12FavorableUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 3Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | DeMinco, Lynne | BCRW | Position only |
| FAV | Hose, Brian | EPIC Pharmacies | Oral |
| FAV | McDonough, Caitlinlobbyist | HJM | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Horton, Aliyahlobbyist | Maryland Pharmacists Association | Oral |
| FAV | Price, Sarahlobbyist | Maryland Retailers Alliance | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ready, Justin | Maryland State Senate | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ready, Justin | Maryland State Senate | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Morgan, Brooklyn | National Community Pharmacists Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Paddy, Michaellobbyist | Public Policy Partners | Oral |
| FAV | Mofor, Fitzgerald | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Ready, Senator Readylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Ready, Senator Readylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Lynch, Meghan | Maryland Department of Health | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Harris, Mrs | District 25 Constituent | Position only |
| INFO | Lynch, Meghan | Maryland Department of Health | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Davis, Stacey | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
BCRWFAV 1
District 25 ConstituentINFO 1
EPIC PharmaciesFAV 1
HJMFAV 1
Maryland Department of HealthUNF 1INFO 1
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…
FAVPrice, SarahMaryland Retailers AllianceRegistered for: Maryland Retailers Alliance; Maryland Retailers Association
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.…