California Health and Safety Code

§ 1385.0028

HSC § 1385.0028 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 2 · Ch. 2.2 · Art. 6.1

Statute text

(a)A contract issued, amended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, between a nonaffiliated pharmacy and a pharmacy benefit manager shall not prohibit the pharmacy from offering either of the following as an ancillary service of the pharmacy:

(1)The delivery of a prescription drug by mail or common carrier to a patient or personal representative on request of the patient or personal representative if the request is made before the drug is delivered.

(2)The delivery of a prescription to a patient or personal representative by an employee or contractor of the pharmacy.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 605, Sec. 10. (SB 41) Effective January 1, 2026.