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TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-43-190 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PHARMACIST TO ONLY CHARGE MEDICAID PRESCRIPTION RATES, PLUS A DISPENSING FEE, WHEN FILLING PRESCRIPTIONS FOR PERSONS RECEIVING MEDICARE BENEFITS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. This act may be cited as the "Medicare Pharmacy Discount Program Act".
SECTION 2. Chapter 43, Title 40 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 40-43-190. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, when filling prescriptions, a pharmacist may only charge a person receiving Medicare benefits the amount allowed by Medicaid for the same prescription, plus a dispensing fee."
SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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