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Legal practices of Specialty Pharmacies

Discussion in 'Ask a Whistleblower Attorney' started by Specialty Pharmacies, Jun 23, 2021 at 5:49 AM.

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  1. #1 Specialty Pharmacies, Jun 23, 2021 at 5:49 AM
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    Are Specialty Pharmacies held to any policies that are enforced. For instance, not adhearing to copays. Instead of collecting copay giving it away for free $0 or less in order to gain business? Are they allowed to substitute a generic for brand without physicians knowledge?
     
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  2. #2 Constantine Cannon, Aug 18, 2021 at 2:32 PM
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    Hi there,

    A specialty pharmacy that routinely waives co-pays to get business can violate the Anti-Kickback Statute and the False Claims Act. Read more about these statutes here: The Anti-Kickback Statute & Stark Law – Key Differences + Examples

    On the other hand, there are many instances when a pharmacy is allowed to substitute a brand drug with a generic.

    I hope that helps.

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