CHAPTER 31.1. ADJUSTMENT OF PHARMACY DISPENSING FEES

IC 12-15-31.1
     Chapter 31.1. Adjustment of Pharmacy Dispensing Fees

IC 12-15-31.1-1
Dispensing fee surveys
    
Sec. 1. At least once every two (2) years, the office shall conduct a survey of pharmacy providers to assess the appropriate level of dispensing fees to be paid to providers for prescribed drugs.
As added by P.L.15-2002, SEC.1.

IC 12-15-31.1-2
Evaluation of other dispensing fees
    
Sec. 2. A survey under section 1 of this chapter must include an evaluation of dispensing fees in other states and the policies of the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (formerly the Health Care Financing Administration).
As added by P.L.15-2002, SEC.1.

IC 12-15-31.1-3
Dispensing fee criteria
    
Sec. 3. A dispensing fee shall be evaluated based upon the following information concerning the costs of pharmacy operation:
        (1) Operational data.
        (2) Professional services data.
        (3) Overhead data.
        (4) Profit data.
As added by P.L.15-2002, SEC.1.

IC 12-15-31.1-4
Adjustment of dispensing fees
    
Sec. 4. If an adjustment in dispensing fees is made following a survey conducted under section 1 of this chapter, the secretary shall commence the rulemaking process under IC 4-22-2 to make the adjustment not later than November 1 of the year in which the survey was conducted.
As added by P.L.15-2002, SEC.1.