Maine § 13782-A. - Price disclosure
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 13782-A. — Price disclosure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13782-A.. Price disclosure
1. Price disclosure required. A pharmacist or pharmacy technician employed by a pharmacy shall disclose upon the request of any person making an inquiry in person or by telephone the price of any brand or generic drug sold by that pharmacy.
2. Information required for price disclosure. In order to have sufficient information to disclose a prescription price, a pharmacist or pharmacy technician may ask the person making the inquiry for the following information:
A. The brand or generic name of the medication; [PL 1997, c. 245, §15 (NEW).]
B. The dose or strength of the medication, if applicable; or [PL 1997, c. 245, §15 (NEW).]
C. The quantity of the medication. [PL 1997, c. 245, §15 (NEW).]
3. Information not provided. If the inquiring person can not provide some or all of the information in subsection 2 and this information is necessary for the requested price to be determined, then the pharmacist or pharmacy technician may contact the prescribing practitioner in order to obtain the necessary information prior to disclosing the prescription price.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 13782-A.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 13782-A. cover?
Section 13782-A. ("Price disclosure") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. 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 Maine § 13782-A.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 13782-A." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maine official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maine attorney.
How does Maine § 13782-A. apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Maine can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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