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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The manufacturer of a brand name insulin prescription drug for which a generic or biosimilar prescription drug is not available and that is included in the Medicaid vendor drug program formulary must submit to the Health and Human Services Commission a written verification stating whether or not the unavailability of the generic or biosimilar prescription drug is the result, wholly or partly, of:
(1) a scheme by the manufacturer to pay a generic or biosimilar prescription drug manufacturer to delay manufacturing or marketing the generic or biosimilar drug;
(2) a legal or business strategy to extend the life of a patent on the brand name prescription drug;
(3) the manufacturer directly manipulating a patent on the brand name prescription drug; or
(4) the manufacturer facilitating an action described by Subdivisions (1)-(3) on behalf of another entity.
(b) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules prescribing the form and manner for submission of the written verification required under Subsection (a).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 439.102. Written Verification Required for Brand Name Insulin Drug Manufacturer - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/health-and-safety-code/health-safety-sect-439-102/
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