House
Feb 20, 2003To provide for a pilot program to be conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to assess the benefits of providing for pharmacies of the Department of Veterans Affairs to fill prescriptions for drugs and medicines written by private physicians.
Summary
Official
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a two-year pilot program to assess the advantages and disadvantages of furnishing to veterans through Department of Veterans Affairs pharmacies drugs and medicines ordered on prescription of any duly licensed physician in the treatment of any illness or injury of a veteran. Requires copayments for such drugs and medicines.
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Introduced(1/27/03)
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Passed
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Passed
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Sponsor
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Mr. Lynch
House (D) Massachusetts – 8
Cosponsors (2)
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Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 20, 2003
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