Bill · H.R. 6610· House(119-HR-6610)

Pharmacists Fight Back [in Federal Employee Health Benefit Plans Act]

Age: 38 years

Massachusetts

Introduced: 12/11/2025
Last activity: 7/22/2026 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 2.
Sponsored by: Jake Auchincloss
Cosponsors: - 19 - 27

Health

Introduced

What this bill would do

This bill sets new rules for pharmacy benefit managers that handle prescription drug benefits for federal employee health plans. It requires these managers to pay in-network pharmacies a fair amount for drugs and dispensing fees. The legislation also forces managers to pass manufacturer rebates directly to patients at the checkout counter to lower their costs. Additionally, it bans managers from forcing patients to use specific favored pharmacies or charging pharmacies hidden fees. Finally, the bill establishes fines and potential bans for pharmacy benefit managers that break these rules.

Yes· 3 of 6

Does this lower the price of prescription medicines?+8
The bill significantly lowers out-of-pocket costs for beneficiaries by mandating that manufacturer rebates reduce copayments at the point of sale.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+7
The bill increases consumer protection by requiring pharmacy benefit managers to pass manufacturer rebates directly to the individual at the point of sale.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
The bill provides fairer reimbursement and more stable professional fees for local pharmacies.