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NS235INTRODUCEDHEALTHNOVA SCOTIA

Fair Drug Pricing Act (amended)

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Bill overview

Bill NS235, “Fair Drug Pricing Act (amended)”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-64-session-1.

Its latest recorded status is “Introduced”.

This overview is written automatically from the registry and vote records on this page and updates when they sync. It describes the bill's path, not its merits.

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What you need to know

Status changed: 2022-10-27T00:00:00.000

Key provisions

  1. 01This Act amends the Fair Drug Pricing Act to ensure transparency in pharmaceutical pricing for all Nova Scotians.
  2. 02The Minister of Health and Wellness shall establish a public database to display the prices of prescription medications sold in Nova Scotia.
  3. 03Pharmaceutical companies must provide the Minister with accurate and timely information regarding their pricing and profit margins.
  4. 04The Minister may conduct audits to ensure compliance with the Act and may impose penalties for non-compliance.
  5. 05The Act comes into force on a date to be proclaimed by the Governor in Council.

Vote roll

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