What is the maximum handling fee a donor can charge for a donated medication?

In Minnesota, when it comes to the handling fee a donor can charge for a donated medication, the law specifies that it cannot exceed 250% of the Minnesota Medicaid dispensing fee. This regulation is designed to ensure that while donors can recover some costs associated with the handling and dispensing of donated medications, the fee remains within a reasonable limit that does not pose an economic barrier to access for patients receiving donated medications.

Setting the maximum fee at 250% of the Minnesota Medicaid dispensing fee provides a clear monetary standard that is tied to an established framework of Medicaid dispensing practices, ensuring consistency and fairness in the process. This provision encourages participation from pharmacies and donors while safeguarding public health interests by maintaining affordable access to donated medications for the underserved population.