Changing prescriptions focus of new legislation

(The Center Square) – Concerns about changing medications could soon be eliminated for Ohio patients.

New proposed bipartisan legislation in the state Senate would limit what sponsors call nonmedical switching by insurance companies that want to force patients to use less expensive medications.

“People should be able to get medication they need at an expected and affordable price,” said Sen. Dr. Beth Liston, D-Dublin. “Insurance companies shouldn’t be able to unexpectedly change coverage or force people to switch to a different medicine. This bill will prohibit this unfair practice that hurts Ohioans.”

Liston and Sen. Terry Johnson, R-McDermott, say insurance providers have forced patients to switch from their current medication to a different one, often less expensive, for reasons unrelated to their health.

They also say

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