Pharmacists Fight Back in Medicare and Medicaid Act
To amend titles XI, XVIII, and XIX of the Social Security Act to establish certain requirements under Medicare and Medicaid with respect to prescription drug benefits and pharmacy benefit managers.
HB6609, the Pharmacists Fight Back in Medicare and Medicaid Act, aims to make changes to the Social Security Act concerning Medicare and Medicaid prescription drug benefits and pharmacy benefit managers. The bill is designed to establish new requirements for these healthcare programs.
The bill would affect pharmacists, patients receiving prescriptions, and pharmacy benefit managers. By setting new standards and requirements, it could impact how prescription drugs are managed and dispensed under Medicare and Medicaid, potentially affecting costs and services for patients.
As of December 11, 2025, the bill has been introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means. This is the latest update, and the bill is now under consideration by the respective committees. Future actions will include committee reviews and potential floor votes.
