(a) Substitution of one drug for another in a prescription must follow all state and federal rules and laws.
(b) When generic equivalents or interchangeable biological products are dispensed, the Health and Human Services Commission pays the claim based on the acquisition cost (AC), in accordance with §355.8541 of this title (relating to Legend and Nonlegend Medications).

Source Note: The provisions of this §354.1851 adopted to be effective November 16, 1987, 12 TexReg 3553; transferred effective September 1, 1993, as published in the Texas Register September 7, 1993, 18 TexReg 5978; transferred effective September 1, 2001, as published in the Texas Register May 24, 2002, 27 TexReg 4562; amended to be effective May 15, 2016, 41 TexReg 3291