Pharmacy cost growth study
Washington State Health Care AuthorityWashington- Detected
- Nov 18, 2026
- Sector
- Public Health
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From the meeting
The board said it would study the issues and opportunities to mitigate the effect of pharmacy prices on health care cost growth in Washington. The report describes this as a 2027 focus area and says the board will coordinate with HCA's ongoing efforts and consider additional legislative recommendations next year. No drug or vendor was selected in the report.
Decision state: informational with future study work open.
- Meeting date
- November 18, 2026
- Agency
- Washington State Health Care Authority
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