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Health and Safety Code § 1385.0031

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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.

(Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 605, Sec. 12. (SB 41) Effective January 1, 2026.)