Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H2447 — An Act authorizing a 90-day supply of medically necessary testosterone therapy medication

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill allows a 90-day supply of testosterone therapy medication.

This bill permits pharmacies to provide a 90-day supply of medically necessary testosterone therapy medication to patients. It aims to ensure that individuals who require this medication have adequate access without needing to refill prescriptions frequently.

What this means for you
  • Patients: This means you can receive a larger supply of necessary testosterone therapy medication at once.

Summary

An Act authorizing a 90-day supply of medically necessary testosterone therapy medication

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The bill allows prescriptions for medically necessary testosterone therapy to be filled for a 90-day supply upon a single filling.

  • Chapter 94C, Section 23(d)

    and provided, further, that a prescription for medically necessary testosterone therapy medication may be filled for up to a 90-day supply upon a single filling, and medical necessity shall be determined by the treating clinician in consultation with the patient and specifically noted with the written prescription and in the patient’s medical record.

    This addition enables a longer supply of testosterone therapy medications in a single prescription, based on medical necessity.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H2447 do?
An Act authorizing a 90-day supply of medically necessary testosterone therapy medication
Who sponsors H2447?
H2447 is sponsored by Natalie M. Higgins (Democrat).
What is the current status of H2447?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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