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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
As used in the Pharmacy Benefits Manager Regulation Act:
A. “maximum allowable cost” means the maximum amount that a pharmacy benefits manager will reimburse a pharmacy for the cost of a generic drug;
B. “maximum allowable cost list” means a searchable, electronic and internet-based listing of drugs used by a pharmacy benefits manager setting the maximum allowable cost on which reimbursement to a pharmacy or pharmacist is made;
C. “obsolete” means a product that is listed in national drug pricing compendia but is no longer available to be dispensed based on the expiration date of the last lot manufactured;
D. “pharmacist” means an individual licensed as a pharmacist by the board of pharmacy;
E. “pharmacy” means a licensed place of business where drugs are compounded or dispensed and pharmacist services are provided;
F. “pharmacy benefits management” means a service provided to or conducted by a health plan as defined in Section 59A-16-21.1 NMSA 1978 or health insurer that involves:
(1) prescription drug claim administration;
(2) pharmacy network management;
(3) negotiation and administration of prescription drug discounts, rebates and other benefits;
(4) design, administration or management of prescription drug benefits;
(5) formulary management;
(6) payment of claims to pharmacies for dispensing prescription drugs;
(7) negotiation or administration of contracts relating to pharmacy operations or prescription benefits; or
(8) any other service determined by the superintendent as specified by rule to be a pharmacy benefits management activity;
G. “pharmacy benefits manager” means an entity that provides pharmacy benefits management services;
H. “pharmacy benefits manager affiliate” means a pharmacy or pharmacist that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, owns or controls, is owned or controlled by or is under common ownership or control with a pharmacy benefits manager;
I. “pharmacy services administrative organization” means an entity that contracts with a pharmacy or pharmacist to act as the pharmacy or pharmacist's agent with respect to matters involving a pharmacy benefits manager or third-party payor, including negotiating, executing or administering contracts with the pharmacy benefits manager or third-party payor; and
J. “superintendent” means the superintendent of insurance.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 59A. Insurance Code § 59A-61-2. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-59a-insurance-code/nm-st-sect-59a-61-2/
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