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Changing prescriptions focus of new legislation

Proposed bipartisan legislation in Ohio aims to limit nonmedical switching by insurance companies, which forces patients to use cheaper medications without health-related reasons.
Ohio patients may benefit from new bipartisan legislation that limits nonmedical switching by insurance companies, which forces them to change medications for financial reasons. This bill will prohibit this unfair practice that hurts Ohioans.
Senators Beth Liston and Terry Johnson stated that forced medication switching occurs for non-health reasons, impacting patients negatively.
Dr. Beth Liston highlighted that unexpected coverage changes undermine patient trust and stated, "People should be able to get medication they need at an expected and affordable price.

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