H.R. 3309, The Voluntary State Discount Prescription Drug Plan Act of 2007

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H.R. 3309 would amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require, at the option of a State, drug manufacturers to pay rebates to State prescription drug discount programs as a condition of participation in a rebate agreement for outpatient prescription drugs under the Medicaid Program.

Detailed Summary

Voluntary State Discount Prescription Drug Plan Act of 2007 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require drug manufacturers to pay rebates to state prescription drug discount programs as a condition of participating in a Medicaid rebate agreement for outpatient prescription drugs, but only if the state has elected to establish an optional state prescription drug discount program.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 8/1/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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