OHCA Policies and Rules

317:30-5-76. Generic drugs

[Revised 09-14-18]

All eligible providers are required to substitute generic medications for prescription name brand medications with the exception of prescriptions in which a brand necessary certification as provided in OAC 317:30-5-77 is made by a prescribing provider or when the agency has notified pharmacy providers that the net cost of the brand name medication is lower than the net cost of the generic medication.

Disclaimer. The OHCA rules found on this Web site are unofficial. The official rules are published by the Oklahoma Secretary of State Office of Administrative Rules as Title 317 of the Oklahoma Administrative Code. To order an official copy of these rules, contact the Office of Administrative Rules at (405) 521-4911.

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