Maryland § 15-1611.1
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 15-1611.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-1611.1.
(a) This section applies only to a pharmacy benefits manager that provides pharmacy benefits management services on behalf of a carrier.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a pharmacy benefits manager may not require that a beneficiary use a specific pharmacy or entity to fill a prescription if:
(1) the pharmacy benefits manager or a corporate affiliate of the pharmacy benefits manager has an ownership interest in the pharmacy or entity; or
(2) the pharmacy or entity has an ownership interest in the pharmacy benefits manager or a corporate affiliate of the pharmacy benefits manager.
(c) Except as provided in § 15–847.2 of this title, a pharmacy benefits manager may require a beneficiary to use a specific pharmacy or entity for a specialty drug as defined in § 15–847 of this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 15-1611.1
What does Maryland Code § 15-1611.1 cover?
Section 15-1611.1 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. 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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