Section 1385.0031

Health & Safety Code § 1385.0031 — under California Health & Safety Code.

Health & Safety Code § 1385.0031

Commencing January 1, 2026, a pharmacy benefit manager shall not conduct spread pricing in this state. If a preexisting contract between a pharmacy benefit manager and a payer authorizes spread pricing, a subsequent amendment or renewal of that contract shall not contain that authorization. Spread pricing contract terms shall be void on and after January 1, 2029.