(a) A contract entered into between a pharmacy benefits manager and a 340B covered entity's pharmacy or between a pharmacy benefits manager and a 340B contract pharmacy shall not do any of the following: (1) Restrict access to a pharmacy network or adjust 340B drug reimbursement rates based on whether a pharmacy dispenses drugs under the 340B drug discount program. (2) Assess any additional, or vary the amount of any, fees, chargebacks, or other adjustments on the basis of a drug being dispensed under the 340B drug discount program or a pharmacy's status as a 340B covered entity or a 340B contract pharmacy. This section does not prevent adjustments to correct errors or overpayments resulting from an adjudicated claim. (b) No pharmacy benefits manager making payments pursuant to a health benefit plan shall discriminate against a 340B covered entity or a 340B contract pharmacy in a manner that prevents or interferes with an enrollee's choice to receive a prescription drug from an in-network 340B covered entity or an in-network 340B contract pharmacy. (c) The provisions of G.S. 58-51-37 shall apply to pharmacy benefits managers with respect to 340B covered entities and 340B contract pharmacies. (d) Any provision of a contract entered into between a pharmacy benefits manager and a 340B covered entity or 340B contract pharmacy that is contrary to this section is unenforceable.
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