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Bill would force payers to apply DTC drug purchases to patient deductibles

A prominent physician voice in the House of Representatives has introduced a new bill that would compel insurers to apply the cost for drugs purchased from direct-to-consumer platforms to deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums.

By FiercePharma · Apr 17, 2026 · via FiercePharma
Bill would force payers to apply DTC drug purchases to patient deductibles

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