Section 15-2008 – Adoption of Regulations
The Commissioner may adopt regulations to implement this subtitle.
Section 15-2009 – Review Authority Not Diminished
This subtitle may not be construed to diminish the authority of the Office of the Attorney General or the Commissioner to obtain information relating to a pharmacy services administrative organization and use the information in any proceeding.
Section 15-2010 – Filing of Contract or Amendment to Contract
(a) A pharmacy services administrative contract or an amendment to a pharmacy services administrative contract or a contract or an amendment to a contract between a pharmacy services administrative organization, on behalf of an independent pharmacy, and a pharmacy benefits manager or group purchasing organization may not become effective unless: (1) at least 60 days before the […]
Section 15-2011 – Provision of Certain Documents by Pharmacy Services Administrative Organization — Confidential
(a) A pharmacy services administrative contract shall include a provision that requires the pharmacy services administrative organization to provide to the independent pharmacy a copy of any contracts, amendments, payment schedules, or reimbursement rates within 5 working days after the execution of a contract, or an amendment to a contract, signed on behalf of the independent […]
Section 15-2012 – Disclosure of Ownership or Control to Commissioner — Notification of Changes
(a) Each pharmacy services administrative organization shall disclose to the Commissioner the extent of any ownership or control of the pharmacy services administrative organization by any parent company, subsidiary, or other organization that: (1) provides pharmacy services; (2) provides prescription drug or device services; or (3) manufactures, sells, or distributes prescription drugs, biologics, or medical devices. (b) Each pharmacy services […]
Section 15-2001 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Independent pharmacy” means a pharmacy operating within the State that is under common ownership with not more than two other pharmacies. (c) “Pharmacy benefits manager” has the meaning stated in § 15–1601 of this title. (d) “Pharmacy services administrative contract” means a contractual agreement between a pharmacy […]
Section 15-2002 – Registration as Pharmacy Services Administrative Organization — Requirements
(a) On or after July 1, 2021, a pharmacy services administrative organization shall register with the Commissioner as a pharmacy services administrative organization before providing services as a pharmacy services administrative organization in the State to independent pharmacies. (b) An applicant for registration shall: (1) file with the Commissioner an application on the form that the Commissioner provides; […]
Section 15-2003 – Expiration or Renewal of Registration
(a) A pharmacy services administrative organization registration expires on the second September 30 after its effective date unless it is renewed as provided under this section. (b) A pharmacy services administrative organization may renew its registration for an additional 2–year term if the pharmacy services administrative organization: (1) otherwise is entitled to be registered; (2) files with the Commissioner […]
Section 15-2004 – Registration Prerequisite to Agreements or Contracts
A pharmacy services administrative organization that has not registered with the Commissioner may not enter into an agreement or a contract with an independent pharmacy or a pharmacy benefits manager.