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The American Society for Pharmacy Law (ASPL) is an organization of attorneys, pharmacists, pharmacist-attorneys and students of pharmacy or law who are interested in the law as it applies to pharmacy, pharmacists, wholesalers, manufacturers, state and federal government and other interested parties.

ASPL is a non-profit which encourages diversity & inclusion with the Society, regardless of differing backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, orientations, origins, and practice settings. The Society embraces participation and diversity as it leads to advancing our purpose: 

  • Furthering knowledge in the law related to pharmacists, pharmacies, the provision of pharmaceutical care, the manufacturing and distribution of drugs, and other food, drug, and medical device policy issues;
  • Communicating accurate legal educational information; and
  • Providing educational opportunities for pharmacists, attorneys, and others who are interested in pharmacy law

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RI Gov Signs Two PBM Reform Bills into Law

Gov. Dan McKee (D) signed two PBM reform bills into law in Rhode Island. HB 8579/S 3060 is a licensing bill that requires PBMs to obtain a certificate of authority from the Rhode Island health insurance commissioner to operate as PBMs. The bill also contains PBM reporting and enforcement provisions. HB 8582/S 3059 requires PBMs to have reimbursement appeals processes, prohibits gag clauses, and strengthens PBM obligations of “good faith and dealing” with patients, pharmacies, and insurers. The bill assigns to PBMs the cost of enforcement, with specifications that include 150 percent of salaries and benefits of utilized personnel in the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner.