Louisiana § RS 22:1867 - Prohibition on spread pricing; effective rate pricing; fees
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 22:1867 — Prohibition on spread pricing; effective rate pricing; fees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 22:1867. Prohibition on spread pricing; effective rate pricing; fees
A. A pharmacy benefit manager is prohibited from conducting or participating in spread pricing in this state.
B. A pharmacy benefit manager is prohibited from using effective rate pricing for a local pharmacy.
C. A health insurance issuer or a pharmacy benefit manager shall not directly or indirectly charge or hold a pharmacist or pharmacy responsible for any fee.
D. Any violation of this Section that is committed or performed with such frequency as to indicate a general business practice shall be subject to the provisions of the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, R.S. 51:1401 et seq., as provided in R.S. 40:2870(B).
Acts 2019, No. 124, §1, eff. July 1, 2020; Acts 2025, No. 474, §1, eff. June 20, 2025.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 22:1867
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 22:1867 cover?
Section RS 22:1867 ("Prohibition on spread pricing; effective rate pricing; fees") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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