Rodriguez Bill to Save Coloradans Money on Prescription Drugs Clears Committee

Rodriguez: “This bill removes barriers so that more Coloradans will be able to access the antipsychotic prescription drugs they need to thrive.”

DENVER, CO – Legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez, D-Denver, aimed at saving Coloradans money on prescription drugs cleared the Senate Health & Human Services Committee yesterday.

SB24-110, also sponsored by Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer, R-Weld County, would prohibit the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing from requiring prior authorization for an antipsychotic prescription drug used to treat a mental illness or disorder like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

“Coloradans struggling with a mental health disorder deserve access to the critical prescription drugs they need, but too many of our neighbors struggle to find the medication they need due to prior authorization requirements,” Rodriguez said. “This bill removes barriers so that more Coloradans will be able to access the antipsychotic prescription drugs they need to thrive.”

SB24-110 will now move to the Senate Appropriations Committee for further consideration. Track the bill’s progress HERE.