Section 390. Kickbacks, fee-splitting, interference with supplier  


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  • A. A pharmacist shall not solicit or foster prescription practice with a prescriber of drugs or any other person providing for rebates, "kickbacks," fee-splitting, or special charges in exchange for prescription orders unless fully disclosed in writing to the patient and any third party payor.

    B. A pharmacist shall not interfere with the patient's right to choose his supplier of medication or cooperate with any person or persons in denying a patient the opportunity to select his supplier of prescribed medications.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR530-01-1 § 8.4, eff. October 25, 1989; amended, Volume 09, Issue 04, eff. December 16, 1992; Volume 10, Issue 01, eff. November 4, 1993; Volume 11, Issue 21, eff. August 9, 1995.

Statutory Authority

§§ 54.1-2400, 54.1-3307, and 54.1-3312 of the Code of Virginia.