Sec. 4. (a) The department, with the approval of the budget agency, shall establish, implement, and maintain an aggregate prescription drug purchasing program through which terms are negotiated related to the purchase of prescription drugs by:
(1) an entity described in section 5(a) or 5(b) of this chapter; or
(2) an individual who is covered under a health benefit plan that includes a prescription drug benefit.
(b) The budget agency may contract with a pharmacy benefit manager or other person to conduct the negotiations of the program established under subsection (a).
(c) The terms and conditions of the program are subject to the approval of the budget agency.
As added by P.L.50-2004, SEC.5.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 47. Aggregate Purchasing of Prescription Drugs
Chapter 1. State Aggregate Prescription Drug Purchasing Program
16-47-1-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter
16-47-1-2. "Health Benefit Plan"
16-47-1-4. Establishing, Implementing, and Maintaining Program
16-47-1-5. Application; Participation in Program
16-47-1-6. Approval of Request for Proposals by Budget Agency
16-47-1-7. Prohibition on Importing Drugs in Violation of Federal Law
16-47-1-9. Confidentiality of Information
16-47-1-10. Negotiations by Drug Stores to Participate in Program