1140-15-.09
Fees
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1140-15-.09
(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.
PRESCRIBING AND DISPENSING OF HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVES
CHAPTER 1140-15
(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.