California § 1385.0031 - Commencing January 1, 2026, a pharmacy benefit manager shall not conduct spread p
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1385.0031 — Commencing January 1, 2026, a pharmacy benefit manager shall not conduct spread p, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1385.0031. Commencing January 1, 2026, a pharmacy benefit manager shall not conduct spread p
Commencing January 1, 2026, a pharmacy benefit manager shall not conduct spread pricing in this state. If a preexisting contract between a pharmacy benefit manager and a payer authorizes spread pricing, a subsequent amendment or renewal of that contract shall not contain that authorization. Spread pricing contract terms shall be void on and after January 1, 2029.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1385.0031
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1385.0031 cover?
Section 1385.0031 ("Commencing January 1, 2026, a pharmacy benefit manager shall not conduct spread p") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 1385.0031?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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