Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 40, October 5, 2024
Section 25.54 - Posting notice(a) Every pharmacy shall post a sign which shall read as follows: "PENNSYLVANIA LAW PERMITS PHARMACISTS TO SUBSTITUTE A LESS EXPENSIVE GENERICALLY EQUIVALENT DRUG FOR A BRAND NAME DRUG UNLESS YOU OR YOUR PHYSICIAN DIRECT OTHERWISE." This sign will be printed in boldface letters not less than one inch or 2.54 centimeters in height on a white background and posted in a prominent place that is in clear and unobstructed public view at or near the place where prescriptions are dispensed.(b) Every pharmacy shall post in a conspicuous place, easily accessible to the general public, a list of commonly used generically equivalent drug products from the Department Formulary containing brand names, names of the manufacturers, and generic names. This list shall be alphabetized by brand name, each of which shall be followed by the generic name, and printed in boldface type clearly legible and accessible to the general public.(c) Every pharmacy shall have available to the public a listing of the regular and customary retail prices of that pharmacy for brand name and generic equivalent drug products, with the name of the manufacturer, available for selection by the person presenting the prescription.The provisions of this §25.54 amended June 24, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 1742.The provisions of this §25.54 issued under section 5(a) of the act of November 24, 1976 (P. L. 1163, No. 259) (35 P. S. § 960.5).
This section cited in 28 Pa. Code § 551.3 (relating to definitions); 49 Pa. Code §18.6a (relating to prescribing, dispensing and administering drugs); 49 Pa. Code §18.158 (relating to prescribing and dispensing drugs, pharmaceutical aids and devices); 49 Pa. Code §25.177 (relating to prescribing and dispensing drugs, pharmaceutical aids and devices); and 49 Pa. Code §21.284a (relating to prescribing and dispensing drugs).