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.