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FL S0662

Bill

Status

Passed

6/10/2013

Primary Sponsor

Appropriations

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a reimbursement formula for repackaged or relabeled prescription medications dispensed by practitioners at 112.5 percent of average wholesale price plus $8.00 dispensing fee, calculated using the original manufacturer's published price in the Medi-Span Master Drug Database.

  • Requires pharmaceutical claims for repackaged or relabeled medications to include the National Drug Code of the original manufacturer.

  • Permits employers, carriers, service companies, and third-party administrators to directly contract with providers for lower reimbursement amounts, removing previous contract accessibility requirements.

  • Prohibits dispensing practitioners from possessing prescription medications unless payment has been made to the manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor, or drug repackager within 60 days of taking possession.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Workers' Compensation

Last Action

Chapter No. 2013-131

6/10/2013

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/10/2013
Health Policy3/21/2013
Banking and Insurance2/13/2013

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