Chamber
nova_scotia
Stage
Introduced
This Nova Scotia bill proposes amendments to the Fair Drug Pricing Act to change how the Seniors' Pharmacare Program operates.
Key Changes
- Amends the existing Fair Drug Pricing Act (Chapter 7, Acts of 2011)
- Targets changes specifically related to the Nova Scotia Seniors' Pharmacare Program
- Introduced as a Private Member's Bill by an Independent MLA
Gotchas
- The full text of the proposed amendments is not available in the provided document, making it impossible to assess the specific changes being proposed.
- As a Private Member's Bill introduced by an Independent MLA, this bill has a statistically low likelihood of passing without government support.
- The bill had only reached First Reading as of March 7, 2025, meaning it had not yet been debated or reviewed by committee.
Who's Affected
- Nova Scotia seniors enrolled in or eligible for the Seniors' Pharmacare Program
- Pharmacists and pharmacies operating in Nova Scotia
- Drug manufacturers and distributors selling to the Nova Scotia market
- Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
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Gotchas
- The full text of the proposed amendments is not available in the provided document, making it impossible to assess the specific changes being proposed.
- As a Private Member's Bill introduced by an Independent MLA, this bill has a statistically low likelihood of passing without government support.
- The bill had only reached First Reading as of March 7, 2025, meaning it had not yet been debated or reviewed by committee.
Summary
Bill 79 is a Private Member's Bill introduced by Independent MLA Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin in the Nova Scotia Legislature on March 7, 2025. It seeks to amend Chapter 7 of the Acts of 2011, known as the Fair Drug Pricing Act, specifically as it relates to the Seniors' Pharmacare Program in Nova Scotia. The Seniors' Pharmacare Program is a provincial drug coverage plan that helps eligible Nova Scotia seniors pay for prescription medications. The Fair Drug Pricing Act governs how drug prices are set and managed within the province. This bill proposes changes to that existing law, though the specific details of the amendments are not included in the available text. Because this is a Private Member's Bill introduced by an Independent MLA rather than the governing party, it faces a more challenging path to becoming law. It has only completed First Reading as of the available information, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on.
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