22 §2681. Maine Rx Plus Program established
§2681. Maine Rx Plus Program established The Maine Rx Plus Program, referred to in this subchapter as the “program,” is established to reduce prescription drug prices and to improve the quality of health care for residents of the State. The program is administered by the department and must utilize manufacturer rebates and pharmacy discounts to […]
22 §2682. Display of Maine Rx Plus Program participation information
§2682. Display of Maine Rx Plus Program participation information A drug dispensed pursuant to prescription, including a drug dispensed without charge to the consumer, must be accompanied by program participation information in a manner approved by the commissioner and as permitted by law. [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. E, §5 (AMD); PL 2001, c. […]
22 §2685. Prescription drug academic detailing program
§2685. Prescription drug academic detailing program By January 1, 2008, the department shall establish a prescription drug academic detailing program, referred to in this section as “the program,” to enhance the health of residents of the State, to improve the quality of decisions regarding drug prescribing, to encourage better communication between the department and health […]
22 §2687. Maximum allowable cost list
§2687. Maximum allowable cost list 1. Comment period. The Department of Health and Human Services, office of MaineCare services shall establish a 17-day written comment period on any proposed change to the state maximum allowable cost list if the change results in a reduction in payment to pharmacies. The written comment period must be held […]
22 §2691. Short title; purpose
§2691. Short title; purpose This subchapter may be known and cited as the “Prescription Drug Price Reduction Act.” The Legislature finds that affordability is critical in providing access to prescription drugs for Maine residents. This subchapter is enacted by the Legislature as a positive measure to make prescription drugs more affordable for qualified Maine residents, […]
22 §2692. Prescription Drug Advisory Commission (REPEALED)
§2692. Prescription Drug Advisory Commission (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 786, §A3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 395, §25 (RP).
22 §2667. Inspections
§2667. Inspections The department may conduct the inspections as it considers necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter and has right of entry at any reasonable hour to public pools or spas for this purpose. [PL 2007, c. 631, §9 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 150 (NEW). PL 2007, c. […]
22 §2693. Emergency drug pricing
§2693. Emergency drug pricing In order to achieve the public health purposes listed in section 2691, maximum retail prices for prescription drugs sold in Maine may be established pursuant to this section. [PL 1999, c. 786, Pt. A, §3 (NEW).] 1. Emergency drug pricing procedures. The following provisions apply to determinations regarding maximum retail […]
22 §2668. Closure
§2668. Closure The department may close any public pool or spa for failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter. [PL 2007, c. 631, §10 (AMD).] Before closing a public pool or spa, the department shall issue a notice in writing enumerating instances of failure to comply with the law or rules. The […]
22 §2694. Rulemaking
§2694. Rulemaking With the exception of rules designated in this subchapter as major substantive rules, rules adopted pursuant to this subchapter are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A. [PL 1999, c. 786, Pt. A, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 786, §A3 (NEW).