In Guam, if a drug is dispensed, how does it relate to the price of the drug prescribed?

In Guam, when a drug is dispensed, it is regulated such that the price charged for the dispensed medication must be the same as or less than the price that was prescribed. This provision helps protect consumers from being charged more than what was agreed upon by the healthcare provider when the prescription was written.

This regulation is important for maintaining trust in the healthcare system and ensuring affordability for patients. By mandating that prices do not exceed the prescribed amount, it also encourages transparency in pricing practices among pharmacies and healthcare providers, making healthcare costs more predictable for patients.

Such regulations typically arise from a desire to keep medication accessible and to avoid potential financial burdens that could discourage patients from filling their prescriptions. The concept that pricing cannot be higher than what has already been prescribed is rooted in patient protection laws and ethical pharmacy practices.