The department may appoint and contract with a pharmaceutical benefits manager or other entity for purposes of the prescription drugs purchased under this chapter. The pharmaceutical benefits manager or other entity may do all of the following:
- (a) Negotiate price discounts, rebates, or other options that achieve the greatest savings on prescription drugs with prescription drug manufacturers and wholesalers.
- (b) Purchase prescription drugs for participating state, district, county, or municipal governmental entities.
- (c) Act as a consultant to the department.