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Amend SB 1862 by adding the following appropriately numbered
section and renumbering subsequent sections of the bill
accordingly:
SECTION _____. Subchapter B, Chapter 32, Human Resources
Code, is amended by adding Section 32.0462 to read as follows:
Sec. 32.0462. VENDOR DRUG PROGRAM; PRICING STANDARD. (a)
Notwithstanding any other provision of state law, the department
shall:
(1) consider a nationally recognized, unbiased pricing
standard for prescription drugs in determining reimbursement
amounts under the vendor drug program; and
(2) update reimbursement amounts under the vendor drug
program at least weekly.
(b) The commissioner shall adopt rules implementing this
section. In adopting rules, the commissioner shall ensure that
implementation of this section does not adversely affect the amount
of federal funds available to the state for providing benefits
under the vendor drug program.