The method of prescribing or ordering drugs may include, but is not limited to, the use of standard or larger prescription refill sizes in order to minimize operational costs and maximize economy. Unless the prescribing physician indicates otherwise, the use of the lowest cost generic or chemically equivalent drugs is required; provided, that these drugs are of the same quality and have the same mode of delivery as is provided to the general public, consistent with good pharmaceutical practice.
(May 18, 2004, D.C. Law 15-164, § 112, 51 DCR 3688.)
Structure District of Columbia Code
Chapter 8A - Affordability of Prescription Drugs — AccessRx Program
§ 48–831.01. Findings and declaration of intent
§ 48–831.03. Establishment of AccessRx
§ 48–831.07. Operation of program
§ 48–831.08. Discrepancies in rebate amounts
§ 48–831.09. Action with regard to nonparticipating manufacturers and labelers
§ 48–831.11. Eligibility procedures
§ 48–831.12. Method of prescribing or ordering drugs
§ 48–831.13. Third-party administration
§ 48–831.15. Annual summary report
§ 48–831.16. Agreements with governments of other jurisdictions and other entities