Section 1368.5 Of Article 5. Standards From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 2.2. >> Article 5.
1368.5
. (a) Every health care service plan that offers coverage for
a service that is within the scope of practice of a duly licensed
pharmacist may pay or reimburse the cost of the service performed by
a pharmacist for the plan if the pharmacist otherwise provides
services for the plan.
(b) Payment or reimbursement may be made pursuant to this section
for a service performed by a duly licensed pharmacist only when all
of the following conditions are met:
(1) The service performed is within the lawful scope of practice
of the pharmacist.
(2) The coverage otherwise provides reimbursement for identical
services performed by other licensed health care providers.
(c) Nothing in this section shall require the plan to pay a claim
to more than one provider for duplicate service or be interpreted to
limit physician reimbursement.