Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 968: Modifies provisions relating to pharmacy benefits managers
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 968 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Modifies provisions relating to pharmacy benefits managers. Primary sponsor: Travis Fitzwater. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Bill Combined w/SCS SBs 984 & 968.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
SB 968 - Under this act, no pharmacy benefits manager shall prohibit or limit a covered person from selecting a pharmacy or pharmacist of their choice or impose a monetary advantage or penalty that would affect a covered person's choice if a pharmacy or pharmacist has agreed to participate in a covered person's health benefit plan. A pharmacy benefits manager shall not impose upon a pharmacy or pharmacist any course of study, accreditation, certification, or credentialing as a condition of participation that is inconsistent with, more stringent than, or in addition to what is required under state law. Additionally, a pharmacy benefits manager shall not pay or reimburse a pharmacy or pharmacist for an amount less than the most recently published National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for a prescription drug. This act requires a pharmacy benefits manager to reimburse pharmacies for a drug at an amount that is the greater of the maximum allowable cost (MAC) pricing or the current NADAC pricing. Additionally, no pharmacy benefits manager shall retaliate against a contracted pharmacy for exercising its right to appeal a reimbursement dispute to the pharmacy benefits manager. A pharmacy benefits manager shall reimburse any pharmacist or pharmacy located in this state for an amount equal to what the pharmacy benefits manager reimburses a pharmacy benefits manager affiliate for dispensing the same prescription drug. Finally, in addition to the reimbursement amounts determined by the MAC and NADAC, a pharmacy benefits manager shall reimburse a pharmacy or pharmacist a dispensing fee no less than 90% of the MO HealthNet professional dispensing fee in effect on the date of service. This act is similar to HB 1975 (2026). TAYLOR MIDDLETON
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Fitzwater | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill Combined w/SCS SBs 984 & 968
- Hearing Conducted S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
- Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
- S First Read
- Prefiled