Cost-sharing amount in excess of charge; notice to patient

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4729.48, under Pharmacists; Dangerous Drugs.

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4729.48

When filling a prescription, if a pharmacist, pharmacy intern, or terminal distributor of dangerous drugs has information indicating that the cost-sharing amount required by the patient's health benefit plan exceeds the amount that may otherwise be charged for the same drug, both of the following apply:

(A) The pharmacist, pharmacy intern, or terminal distributor shall provide this information to the patient.

(B) The patient shall not be charged the higher amount.