2023 California Code
Health and Safety Code - HSC
DIVISION 112 - CALIFORNIA DISCOUNT PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM
CHAPTER 2 - Prescription Drug Discounts
Section 130507.

130507. (a) On August 1, 2017, the department shall determine whether manufacturer participation in the program has been sufficient to meet both of the following benchmarks:

(1) The number and type of drugs available through the program are sufficient to give eligible Californians a formulary comparable to the Medi-Cal list of contract drugs or, if this information is available to the department, a formulary comparable to that provided to CalPERS enrollees.

(2) The volume weighted average discount of single-source prescription drugs offered pursuant to this program is equal to or below any one of the benchmark prices described in subdivision (a) of Section 130506.

(b) On and after August 1, 2017, the department shall reassess program outcomes, at least once every year, consistent with the benchmarks described in subdivision (a).

(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 717, Sec. 23. (SB 853) Effective October 19, 2010. Provisions operative and implemented on or after July 1, 2010, as prescribed in Section 130500. Conditionally inoperative on February 1, 2015. Repealed conditionally on January 1, 2016, pursuant to Section 130500.)