(a) This section applies only to a pharmacy benefits manager that provides pharmacy benefits management services on behalf of a carrier. (b) A pharmacy benefits manager may not prohibit a pharmacy or pharmacist from: (1) providing a beneficiary with information regarding the retail price for a prescription drug or the amount of the cost share for which the beneficiary is responsible for a prescription drug; (2) discussing with a beneficiary information regarding the retail price for a prescription drug or the amount of the cost share for which the beneficiary is responsible for a prescription drug; or (3) if a more affordable drug is available than one on the purchaser's formulary and the requirements for a therapeutic interchange under §§ 15-1633.1 through 15-1639 of this subtitle are met, selling the more affordable alternative to the beneficiary. (c) This section may not be construed to alter the requirements for a therapeutic interchange under §§ 15-1633.1 through 15-1639 of this subtitle.
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