1. (a) Participation in the program described in this chapter by a pharmaceutical manufacturer is voluntary.

2. (b) The state may not participate in a program described in this chapter that:

   1. (1) requires prior authorization of a prescription drug in the state Medicaid program under IC 12-15 ; or

   2. (2) otherwise penalizes a pharmaceutical manufacturer;

      because a pharmaceutical manufacturer does not participate in the program.

As added by P.L.50-2004, SEC.5.