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Arkansas Code Title 17. Professions, Occupations, and Businesses § 17-92-113. Preservation of professional responsibilities of pharmacist--Prohibitions

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) As used in this section:

(1) “Exercise of professional responsibilities” includes without limitation a pharmacist's or pharmacy's:

(A) Discussing any aspect of a patient's medical condition, treatment alternatives, or plan options with the patient;

(B) In good faith communicating with or advocating on behalf of a patient concerning the patient's needs; or

(C) Asserting rights under:

(i) The contract with the pharmacy benefits manager; or

(ii) State or federal law; and

(2) “Pharmacy benefits manager” means a nongovernmental entity that administers or manages a pharmacy benefits plan or program.

(b) A pharmacy benefits manager shall not interfere with the exercise of professional responsibilities to a patient by a pharmacist or a pharmacy.

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