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urn: urn:us-la:rs:22:1867
citation: "R.S. 22:1867"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 22 › Chapter 6 › Part II › Subpart C"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 2019, number: 124, section: 1, effective_date: 2020-07-01, role: enactment }
  - { year: 2025, number: 474, section: 1, effective_date: 2025-06-20, role: amendment }
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# Prohibition on spread pricing; effective rate pricing; fees

A. A pharmacy benefit manager is prohibited from conducting or participating in spread pricing in this state.

B. A pharmacy benefit manager is prohibited from using effective rate pricing for a local pharmacy.

C. A health insurance issuer or a pharmacy benefit manager shall not directly or indirectly charge or hold a pharmacist or pharmacy responsible for any fee.

D. Any violation of this Section that is committed or performed with such frequency as to indicate a general business practice shall be subject to the provisions of the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, R.S. 51:1401 et seq., as provided in R.S. 40:2870(B).