House Sponsors: FRANKS-CROTTY. Short description: MEDICAID-CONTROL DRUG SPENDING Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Public Aid to establish a Medicaid prescribed-drug spending-control program. Limits the number and amount of drugs that may be dispensed. Authorizes the Department to establish prior authorization requirements. Provides for the Department's establishment of a preferred drug formulary, based on recommendations from the Medicaid Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee, which is created within the Department. Requires the Department to establish an advisory committee to study the feasibility of using a restricted drug formulary for institutionalized adults. Effective immediately. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes reference to: 305 ILCS 5/5-23.25 new 305 ILCS 5/5-23.30 new 305 ILCS 5/5-23.35 new 305 ILCS 5/5-23.40 new 305 ILCS 5/5-23.45 new 305 ILCS 5/5-23.50 new Deletes everything. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code by adding provisions similar to those in the bill as introduced, with changes that include the following: (1) removes provisions concerning brand-name-drug restrictions and exceptions to those restrictions based on a patient's treatment needs; (2) removes provisions specifying a reimbursement rate for prescribed drugs; (3) provides that only anti-retroviral drugs and drugs used to treat HIV or AIDS or related infections are exempt from prior authorization requirements; (4) requires the performance of certain functions by the Department of Public Aid's drug and therapeutics advisory committee instead of by a new Medicaid and Pharmaceutical Therapeutics Committee; (5) removes provisions concerning manufacturer rebates for generic drugs; and (6) removes provisions concerning an advisory committee to study the feasibility of using a restricted drug list for nursing home residents and other institutionalized adults. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status