A pharmacy benefits manager or its agent may not request a therapeutic interchange unless:
(1) the proposed therapeutic interchange is for medical reasons that benefit the beneficiary; or
(2) the proposed therapeutic interchange will result in financial savings and benefits to the purchaser or the beneficiary.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 16 - Pharmacy Benefits Managers
Part VI - Therapeutic Interchanges
Section 15-1633 - When Request Allowed
Section 15-1634 - Authorization; Disclosures; Money-Saving Claims; Payment for Interchange
Section 15-1635 - Requirements When Interchange Occurs
Section 15-1636 - Cancellation and Reversal
Section 15-1637 - Maintenance of Toll-Free Telephone Number