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FL S0662
Bill
AI Summary
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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.
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Requires pharmaceutical claims for repackaged or relabeled medications to include the National Drug Code of the original manufacturer.
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Permits employers, carriers, service companies, and third-party administrators to directly contract with providers for lower reimbursement amounts, removing previous contract accessibility requirements.
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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.
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Takes effect July 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
Workers' Compensation
Last Action
Chapter No. 2013-131
6/10/2013