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Since 1984, APCI has been the ‘united voice of independent pharmacy’

APCI began as a small buying group for a limited number of independent pharmacies in central Alabama. Since that time, the cooperative has grown to more than 1,800 members pharmacies in 26 states, and provides its members with a wide range of products and services.

Our mission is to represent the economic and professional interests of independent pharmacies by providing leadership, vision, and a collective voice for our members in the healthcare marketplace. Our goal is to level the playing field for our member pharmacies by providing innovative, targeted programs to benefit our entire membership.

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Aug

2016

PerformRx: Blue Cross Complete of Michigan Flu Vaccine Reimbursement

Effective: Immediately

Effective Immediately: Blue Cross Complete of Michigan will reimburse network pharmacies for the administration of injectable flu vaccine to all members. Reimbursement is based on dispensing and administering one dose of vaccine in a rolling 8 month period. Blue Cross Complete of Michigan members receiving the vaccine will have a $0.00 copay. Contracted pharmacies that indicate administration of the vaccine will be reimbursed an administration fee of $7.50 in addition to the standard dispensing fee. To receive reimbursement for the administration fee, the flu vaccine claims have to be processed with the following fields submitted: • Submit the administration amount in the Incentive Amount Submitted Field (NCPDP field number 438-E3) • Submit "MA" for Medication Administered in the Professional Service Field in the DUR/PPS segment (NCPDP field number 440-E5)

26

Aug

2016

PerformRx: Alameda Alliance Seasonal Flu Vaccine Pharmacy Benefit

Effective: Immediately

2016-2017 Seasonal Flu Vaccine Pharmacy Benefit Effective immediately, the Alliance will reimburse pharmacies for administration of seasonal flu vaccine to all members age 19 and older. Alliance Medi-Cal and Group Care members have a $0 copay for the flu vaccine. Flu vaccines for children under the age of 19 are provided through their local provider. Pharmacies may not administer flu vaccines to children covered by the Alliance. Contracted retail pharmacies that process and administer flu vaccines will be reimbursed a flat fee of $25.00 per standard dose vaccine and $40.00 per high dose vaccine. To process flu vaccine claims and receive reimbursement the following fields need to be submitted:

26

Aug

2016

PerformRx: Select Health Pharmacies

Effective: Immediately

Effective Immediately: Select Health will reimburse network pharmacies for the administration of injectable flu vaccine to all members. Reimbursement is based on dispensing or administering one dose of vaccine in a rolling 8 month period. Select Health members receiving the vaccine will have a $0.00 copay. Contracted pharmacies that indicate administration of the vaccine will be reimbursed an administration fee of $5.00 in addition to the standard dispensing fee. To receive reimbursement for the administration fee, the flu vaccine claims have to be processed with the following fields submitted: • Submit the administration amount in the Incentive Amount Submitted Field (NCPDP field number 438-E3) • Submit "MA" for Medication Administered in the Professional Service Field in the DUR/PPS segment (NCPDP field number 440-E5)

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