Sec. 8. (a) Participation in the program by a pharmaceutical manufacturer is voluntary.
(b) The state may not:
(1) require prior authorization for a prescription drug in the state Medicaid program under IC 12-15; or
(2) otherwise penalize a pharmaceutical manufacturer;
because the pharmaceutical manufacturer is not participating in the program.
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