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 conducta survey of pharmacy providers to assess the appropriate level ofdispensing 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 anevaluation of dispensing fees in other states and the policies of thefederal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (formerly theHealth 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 thefollowing 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 asurvey conducted under section 1 of this chapter, the secretary shallcommence the rulemaking process under IC 4-22-2 to make theadjustment not later than November 1 of the year in which the surveywas conducted.
As added by P.L.15-2002, SEC.1.