§346-316  Discounted retail prices for
program participants.  (a)  Each retail pharmacy participating in the Rx
plus program shall sell drugs to qualified residents at the lowered initial
discounted price, in addition to the secondary discounted price as determined
by the department pursuant to this part.



(b)  The department shall establish secondary
discounts for drugs covered by a rebate agreement and shall promote the use of
safe, efficacious, and cost-effective drugs, taking into consideration:



(1)  Reduced prices for state and federally capped
drug programs;



(2)  Differential dispensing fees;



(3)  Administrative costs of the department; and



(4)  The recommendation of the pharmacy and
therapeutic committee.



(c)  Beginning July 1, 2004, a participating
pharmacy shall offer the initial discounted price.



(d)  No later than July 1, 2005, a
participating pharmacy shall offer the secondary discounted price, if
available. [L 2002, c 76, pt of §1; am L 2004, c 47, §7]