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UNOFFICIAL 1722-33 (c) Any contract to administer any program component shall prohibit the contractor from receiving any compensation or other benefits from any pharmaceutical manufacturer participating in the program. [Eff 12/29/05 ] (Auth: SLH 2005, Act 209) (Imp: SLH 2005, Act 209)

§17-1722-127 Rebate agreement. (a) A drug manufacturer that sells prescription drugs in the State and who enters into a rebate agreement with the department shall be required to make rebate payments to the department according to a schedule established by the department. (b) The department or its designee shall attempt to obtain a rebate amount that is equal to or greater than the amount of any discount, rebate, or price reduction for prescription drugs provided to the federal government pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 1396r. [Eff 12/29/05 ] (Auth: SLH 2005, Act 209) (Imp: SLH 2005, Act 209)

§17-1722-128 Pharmacy or PDP reimbursement. (a) A pharmacy or a PDP shall submit claims to the department or its designee to verify the amount charged to program members. On a schedule to be determined by the department, the department shall reimburse each pharmacy or PDP for the co-payments or any portion thereof charged to, but not collected from, program members. (b) The department or its designee shall collect prescription drug utilization data necessary to calculate the amount of the manufacturer rebate under section 17-1722-127. The department shall protect the confidentiality of the data as required under State or federal law, rule, or regulation. (c) The department shall not impose transaction charges on participating pharmacies or PDPs that submit claims or receive payments under the program. [Eff 12/29/05 ] (Auth: SLH 2005, Act 209) (Imp: SLH 2005, Act 209)

§17-1722-129 State pharmacy assistance program special fund. (a) The state pharmacy assistance program special fund that is established within the