S. 229In Committee
DTC Act of 2025
Requires certain prescription drug and biologic ads covered by Medicare or Medicaid to clearly disclose 30 day wholesale prices for consumers
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires certain prescription drug and biologic ads covered by Medicare or Medicaid to clearly disclose 30 day wholesale prices for consumers
Key points
- Require wholesale price disclosures
- Authorize civil penalties
- Limit requirement to higher cost ads
- Allow insurance cost explanation
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-23 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S337-338; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S337)
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityDepartment of Health and Human ServicesHealthHealth care costs and insuranceMarketing and advertisingPrescription drugs