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OKFAHC Applauds Governor Stitt’s Veto of Costly “Pill Tax,” Urges Legislature to Sustain Veto
Oklahoma Families for Affordable Healthcare (OKFAHC) today praised Governor Kevin Stitt for vetoing Senate Bill 2074 and urged lawmakers to reject any attempt to override the veto and impose new costs on Oklahoma families. SB 2074 would have increased the cost of prescription medications by establishing a state-mandated dispensing fee tied to a government-set benchmark—effectively adding roughly $10 or more to every prescription filled in Oklahoma. “Governor Stitt made the ri
OKFAHC
Apr 232 min read


OKFAHC Urges Governor Stitt to Veto Proposed “Pill Tax” in SB 2074
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Families for Affordable Healthcare (OKFAHC) is urging Governor Kevin Stitt to veto Senate Bill 2074 , which would increase the cost of prescription medications for Oklahoma families. The bill has passed the Legislature and is now headed to the Governor’s desk. SB 2074 establishes a new, state-mandated dispensing fee tied to a government-set benchmark, adding roughly $10 or more to every prescription filled in Oklahoma. “This is a direct cost incre
OKFAHC
Apr 201 min read


Oklahoma Families for Affordable Healthcare Warns Proposed Pharmacy Legislation Will Raise Prescription Costs for Patients
Oklahoma Families for Affordable Healthcare (OKFAHC) is raising concerns about legislation advancing at the State Capitol that would increase prescription drug costs for patients, employers, and taxpayers across Oklahoma. Originally introduced as an effort to support independent pharmacies, House Bill 3538 included provisions that would have disrupted access to mail-order medications relied upon by many Oklahomans, including veterans. After hearing concerns from patients and
OKFAHC
Mar 312 min read
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