The Alabama House of Representatives has passed SB252, which aims to protect community pharmacies by ensuring they are fairly compensated for the cost to fill prescriptions.
“This legislation will undoubtedly help community pharmacies keep their doors open and continue serving patients, which is a big win for the state of Alabama,” said Speaker Ledbetter. “Members of the Legislature are sent to Montgomery to solve complex issues affecting their districts – and this one is as challenging as they come, impacting every corner of our state. Accomplishing this is a testament to the strength of the legislative process, and I commend Rep. Rigsby and the rest of my colleagues for staying the course on this important issue.”
Rep. Phillip Rigsby (R-Huntsville) carried SB252 in the House and touted the bill as a compromise benefiting the state of Alabama.
“In many parts of our state, the local pharmacist is the only healthcare provider in town, and it’s vitally important they continue serving our communities,” said Rep. Rigsby. “SB252’s only goal is to ensure pharmacists are fairly compensated for services they provide, which has unfortunately not been the case for quite some time. This legislation is the result of countless conversations and compromises that, in the end, allowed us to pass a bill supporting community pharmacies across our state. I’m proud of the work we’ve done on this important issue and confident it will have an immediate, positive impact in Alabama.”
