C810AFED890EDCAC87258C6F007C3B0A Hearing Summary

Senators Roberts and Simpson, primary bill sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1222 which establishes requirements for pharmacy benefit managers who engage with rural independent pharmacies and modifies rules pertaining to certain prescription drug outlets. A handout was provided to the committee (Attachment H).

Dr. Michael Scruggs, representing Front Range Pharmacy, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Chris Holmes, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Kristin Holmes, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Selena Owen, representing RxPlus Pharmacy and Gem Pharmacy, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Kevin McFatridge, representing Colorado Association of Health Plans, testified to amend the bill. Angie Howes, representing Colorado Retail Council, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Patrick Boyle, representing Pharmacy Care Management Association, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Sarah Werner, representing Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations, was available to answer committee questions.

Senator Roberts explained amendment L.016 (Attachment I).

Senator Roberts explained amendment L.017 (Attachment J).

The primary bill sponsors provided closing remarks.

Committee members provided closing remarks.