California § 14979 - The department may appoint and contract with a pharmaceutical benefits manager or
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§ 14979. The department may appoint and contract with a pharmaceutical benefits manager or
The department may appoint and contract with a pharmaceutical benefits manager or other entity for purposes of the prescription drugs purchased under this chapter. The pharmaceutical benefits manager or other entity may do all of the following: (a) Negotiate price discounts, rebates, or other options that achieve the greatest savings on prescription drugs with prescription drug manufacturers and wholesalers. (b) Purchase prescription drugs for participating state, district, county, or municipal governmental entities. (c) Act as a consultant to the department.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 14979
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 14979 cover?
Section 14979 ("The department may appoint and contract with a pharmaceutical benefits manager or") 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 § 14979?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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