Unitary pricing bill pending in New Mexico; bills expected in 30 states.

PhRMA/NACDS DEBATE PRICING LAWS: NEW MEXICO IS NEXT FORUM, with a unitary pricing/equal access bill scheduled to be considered in the state Senate the week of March 6. New Mexico's House approved the measure by a 40-25 vote Feb. 24. A similar bill passed both state chambers handily last session but was vetoed by then-Gov. King (D). New Mexico is one of 30 states in which pricing legislation is actively being considered by the legislature or being drafted for introduction later in the session.