With the passage of the 2018 New York State Budget, pharmacists could discuss price options with patients including less expensive therapeutic equivalents and alternatives to copays without being penalized by PBMs. It expanded on Section §6826-a. Reducing certain copayments of the Education Law which reads:

1. Where an ...

The Gag Clause Legislation has passed both the New York Senate and Assembly. So what is this legislation? It would prohibit gag clauses in contracts between health insurers and healthcare providers. It is aimed at enhancing transparency and consumer protection.

Gag clauses usually restrict pharmacies from discussing or informing patients of ...