Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4437 · Chapter 9.5. Audits of Pharmacy Benefits
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4437
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The time period covered by a pharmacy audit shall not exceed 24 months from the date that the claim was submitted to, or adjudicated by, the pharmacy benefits manager, unless a longer period is required under state or federal law or unless the originating prescription is required.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 706, Sec. 1. (SB 1195) Effective January 1, 2013.
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