§ 15–1611.1
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Ins. § 15-1611.1 (2026)
Title 15. Health Insurance
Subtitle 16. Pharmacy Benefits Managers
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(a)
This section applies only to a pharmacy benefits manager that provides pharmacy benefits management services on behalf of a carrier.
(b)
Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a pharmacy benefits manager may not require that a beneficiary use a specific pharmacy or entity to fill a prescription if:
(1)
the pharmacy benefits manager or a corporate affiliate of the pharmacy benefits manager has an ownership interest in the pharmacy or entity; or
(2)
the pharmacy or entity has an ownership interest in the pharmacy benefits manager or a corporate affiliate of the pharmacy benefits manager.
(c)
Except as provided in § 15–847.2 of this title, a pharmacy benefits manager may require a beneficiary to use a specific pharmacy or entity for a specialty drug as defined in § 15–847 of this title.