A new bill (HB1222) just passed in the House and Senate in Colorado — and it’s a huge win for your local pharmacy and your healthcare.
If you get your prescriptions from our pharmacy or any independent pharmacy in Colorado, this law could make sure your pharmacy stays open, keeps serving your community, and continues offering the care you trust.
Here’s what you need to know — no confusing legal talk, just the facts that affect you.
What Is House Bill 1222?
Think of HB1222 as a lifeline for your local pharmacy — especially those in smaller towns and rural areas.
Many small, locally owned pharmacies in Colorado have been struggling to survive. Why? Big corporations and middlemen known as PBMs (pharmacy benefit managers) make it harder and more expensive for independent pharmacies to stay open.
HB1222 helps level the playing field so your neighborhood pharmacy can keep its doors open and keep serving you.
What Does This Bill Actually Do?
This bill does 4 big things that help your pharmacy stay open and serve you better:
Allows local pharmacies to deliver medications more freely→ No more being blocked by big insurance middlemen (PBMs) when your pharmacy wants to deliver meds to your door.
Makes pharmacy staffing more flexible→ Pharmacists can safely work remotely when needed, helping pharmacies stay open even during tough staffing times.
Fair pay for pharmacies→ The law ensures pharmacies get paid fairly when they fill prescriptions — which helps them stay in business.
Protects pharmacies from surprise audits→ It sets new rules so pharmacies aren’t hit with unexpected, unfair financial penalties without proper notice.
Why This Matters for You and Your Family
When a local pharmacy closes, it’s not just a business shutting down — it’s a vital piece of your healthcare disappearing. Unlike chain stores, independent pharmacies often:
Know your name (and your meds!)
Offer same-day delivery
Take the time to answer your questions
Go the extra mile for your health
If these pharmacies disappear, many patients — especially in small towns — are left without any nearby options for prescriptions or healthcare advice.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
This bill has passed the House and Senate, but now it’s waiting for the Governor’s signature. That’s the final step — and we need your help to make it happen.
✅ Call or email Governor Polis and ask him to sign HB1222 into law:
📞 Call: (303) 866-2471📧 Email: Governorpolis@state.co.us
What to say (or copy-paste into your email):
“Hi, my name is _______ and I’m a (patient/customer/pharmacy supporter) in ________, Colorado. Please sign HB1222 into law to protect rural and independent pharmacies. These pharmacies are essential to our health, our communities, and our access to care. Don’t let them disappear.”
Thank You for Supporting Local Care
Independent pharmacies aren’t just about prescriptions — they’re about people, trust, and community. HB1222 helps protect that.
Let’s keep local care local.
Let’s keep your pharmacy open.
Let’s make your voice heard.