CHAPTER 2. MULTI-STATE PRESCRIPTION DRUG AGGREGATE PURCHASING PROGRAM
IC 16-47-2
Chapter 2. Multi-state Prescription Drug Aggregate PurchasingProgram
IC 16-47-2-1
Authority to enter into multi-state agreement to purchase orreimburse for prescription drugs
Sec. 1. The state, with the approval of the governor, may enterinto agreements with other states to jointly purchase prescriptiondrugs in aggregate or provide for reimbursement of the cost ofprescription drugs purchased in aggregate to reduce the prescriptiondrug costs for the state and for Indiana residents covered under thischapter.
As added by P.L.50-2004, SEC.5.
IC 16-47-2-2
Prohibition on Medicaid program participating in program
Sec. 2. The state Medicaid program may not participate in aprogram entered into under this chapter.
As added by P.L.50-2004, SEC.5.
IC 16-47-2-3
Prohibition on purchasing imported prescription drugs in violationof federal law
Sec. 3. The program described in this chapter may not include thepurchase of prescription drugs imported into the United States inviolation of federal law.
As added by P.L.50-2004, SEC.5.
IC 16-47-2-4
Voluntary participation in program by pharmaceuticalmanufacturers; prohibition on penalizing manufacturers
Sec. 4. (a) Participation in the program described in this chapterby a pharmaceutical manufacturer is voluntary.
(b) The state may not participate in a program described in thischapter that:
(1) requires prior authorization of a prescription drug in thestate Medicaid program under IC 12-15; or
(2) otherwise penalizes a pharmaceutical manufacturer;
because a pharmaceutical manufacturer does not participate in theprogram.
As added by P.L.50-2004, SEC.5.
IC 16-47-2-5
Confidentiality of information
Sec. 5. Any information, including prescription drug prices anddiscounts, provided to the state or to the state's contractor under thischapter is confidential and is exempt from disclosure underIC 5-14-3.
As added by P.L.50-2004, SEC.5.