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Senate committee approves amendment clarifying pharmacist reimbursement; $10.50 dispensing fee explained
Summary
The committee passed an amendment clarifying when a $10.50 dispensing fee applies to pharmacy claims, saying pharmacies need not receive the extra fee if ingredient reimbursement plus other fees already cover operating costs.
The Senate Insurance & Commerce Committee approved an amendment that clarifies how pharmacist reimbursement rules apply when a pharmacy's ingredient reimbursement already covers operating costs.
Sen. Hammer, sponsor of the amendment, told the committee the change was intended "to clarify that the pharmacist would not receive the $10.50 in addition ... to the cost of the drug," meaning the law…
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