Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1140-15-.09 - FEES

(1) A pharmacist, pharmacist's employer, or pharmacist's agent is authorized to charge an annual administrative fee for services provided to patients pursuant to this Chapter in addition to any costs associated with the dispensing of the drug. However, patients who are insured or covered and receive a pharmacy benefit that covers the cost of hormonal contraceptives shall not be required to pay an administrative fee; instead, these patients shall be required to pay co-payments pursuant to the terms and conditions of their coverage.

(2) Upon an oral, telephonic, electronic, or written request from a patient or customer, a pharmacist or pharmacist's employee shall disclose the total cost that a consumer would pay for pharmacist-provided hormonal contraceptives.

(3) The "total cost" requirement is not intended to interfere with patients who have active hormonal contraceptive coverage under an insurance plan or pharmacy benefit which has been contractually agreed upon between a pharmacist, a pharmacist's employer, or a pharmacist's agent, and a health insurance plan or insurer.

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Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1140-15-.09

Original rules filed April 19, 2018; effective 7/18/2018.

Authority: T.C.A. § 63-10-219.