Section 50-24.6-09 - Maximum allowable costs and use of edits1. To promote efficiency and savings in the department's service to eligible medical assistance program recipients, the department shall create and implement the broadest possible list of drugs that can be paid at the maximum allowable costs. To further promote efficiency and savings, the department shall maximize use of edit programs that pertain to payment of medical assistance program pharmaceutical claims. Upon request of a member of the legislative assembly, the department shall provide to that member a summary of edit programs available to the medical assistance program and a description of the department's progress in implementing the edit programs.2. The department shall participate in current and future innovative rebate and other program options, including value-based purchasing programs, as feasible, reasonable, and cost-effective for the state.Amended by S.L. 2023 , ch. 442( SB 2030 ), § 1, eff. 8/1/2023.