Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 356.1
Definitions - Purpose and Applicability of Act - Rules
Effective May 23, 2025Laws 2008, HB 2490, c. 137, § 2, eff. November 1, 2008; Amended by Laws 2024, SB 1670, c. 332, § 1, emerg. eff. May 20, 2024 (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 2025, SB 993, c. 300, § 1, emerg. eff. May 23, 2025 (superseded document available).
A. For purposes of the Pharmacy Audit Integrity Act:
- 1. “Audit” means any review, inspection, or analysis conducted by a pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) or its representative of a pharmacy’s records, practices, or compliance with contractual obligations;
- 2. “Disaster declaration” and “declared disaster” mean a declaration issued by the Governor or the President of the United States for an event that qualifies as a disaster including, but not limited to, a flood, tornado, earthquake, wildfire, terrorist attack, or other catastrophic event; and
- 3. “Pharmacy benefits manager” or “PBM” shall have the same meaning as in Section 6960 of Title 36 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
- B. The purpose of the Pharmacy Audit Integrity Act is to establish minimum and uniform standards and criteria for the audit of pharmacy records by or on behalf of certain entities.
- C. The Pharmacy Audit Integrity Act shall apply to any audit of the records of a pharmacy conducted by a managed care company, nonprofit hospital, medical service organization, insurance company, third-party payor, pharmacy benefits manager, a health program administered by a department of this state, or any entity that represents these companies, groups, or departments.
- D. The Attorney General may promulgate rules to implement the provisions of the Pharmacy Audit Integrity Act.
Laws 2008, HB 2490, c. 137, § 2, eff. November 1, 2008; Amended by Laws 2024, SB 1670, c. 332, § 1, emerg. eff. May 20, 2024 (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 2025, SB 993, c. 300, § 1, emerg. eff. May 23, 2025 (superseded document available).