42 CFR § 414.910 - Bidding process.

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title: "42 CFR § 414.910 - Bidding process."
title_number: 42
title_name: "Public Health"
section_number: "414.910"
section_name: "Bidding process."
chapter_name: "CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES"
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part_number: "414"
part_name: "PAYMENT FOR PART B MEDICAL AND OTHER HEALTH SERVICES"
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# 414.910 Bidding process.

(a) Entities may bid to furnish CAP drugs in all competitive acquisition areas of the United States, or one or more specific competitive acquisition areas.

(b) The amount of the bid for any CAP drug for a specific competitive acquisition area must be uniform for all portions of that competitive acquisition area.

(c) A submitted bid price must include the following:

(1) All costs related to the delivery of the drug to the participating CAP physician.

(2) The costs of dispensing (including shipping) of the drug and management fees. The costs related to the administration of the drug or wastage, spillage, or spoilage may not be included.

[70 FR 39095, July 6, 2005]