BlueD here is what you are referencing
https://www.medicare.gov/part-d/costs/coverage-gap/part-d-coverage-gap.html
It also seems the CMS has contorted rules regarding dispensing fees as indicated by this report
CMS Bans Prorated Pharmacy Dispensing Fees In Final Rule On Part D, MA - Senior Care Pharmacies
Also note that dispensing fees are normally built in to PBM pricing and are hidden from the consumer. It may be that if a pharmacy can get away with it, as in the case with CVS cited above, they will do so operating on the theory it is better to ask forgiveness than permission.
Dispensing fees are common in Canada and other parts of the world.
https://www.medicare.gov/part-d/costs/coverage-gap/part-d-coverage-gap.html
It also seems the CMS has contorted rules regarding dispensing fees as indicated by this report
CMS Bans Prorated Pharmacy Dispensing Fees In Final Rule On Part D, MA - Senior Care Pharmacies
Also note that dispensing fees are normally built in to PBM pricing and are hidden from the consumer. It may be that if a pharmacy can get away with it, as in the case with CVS cited above, they will do so operating on the theory it is better to ask forgiveness than permission.
Dispensing fees are common in Canada and other parts of the world.
