Maine § 2682. - Display of Maine Rx Plus Program participation information
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2682. — Display of Maine Rx Plus Program participation information, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2682.. Display of Maine Rx Plus Program participation information
A drug dispensed pursuant to prescription, including a drug dispensed without charge to the consumer, must be accompanied by program participation information in a manner approved by the commissioner and as permitted by law. [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. E, §5 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. E, §8 (AFF).]
1. Exceptions. The requirements of this section do not apply to:
A. A drug dispensed to a consumer who has health coverage that pays part or all of the retail cost of the drug; [PL 2001, c. 379, §1 (NEW).]
B. A generic drug; or [PL 2001, c. 379, §1 (NEW).]
C. A drug of a manufacturer or labeler that has entered into an agreement with the department pursuant to section 2681, subsection 3. [PL 2001, c. 379, §1 (NEW).]
2. Rulemaking. The commissioner shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.
3. Program participation information.
3-A. Program participation information. The rules must provide for the disclosure of program participation information, including, but not limited to, the following:
A. Notification that the manufacturer or labeler has not entered into an agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to section 2681, subsection 3; and [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. E, §7 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. E, §8 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
B. Advice to consult a health care provider or pharmacist about access to drugs at lower prices. [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. E, §7 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. E, §8 (AFF).]
4. Separate writing. The requirements of this section may be met by the distribution of a separate writing that is approved by or produced and distributed by the department.
5. Waivers. The rules must provide for waivers to the requirements of this section, particularly when the manufacturer or labeler is negotiating with the commissioner pursuant to section 2681, subsection 3.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2682.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2682. cover?
Section 2682. ("Display of Maine Rx Plus Program participation information") 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 § 2682.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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