5.5 Correct Quantities Policy

Last updated on April 16, 2024

General Policy Description

Pharmacies must enter claims into PharmaNet using the correct dispensed quantity to ensure the efficient and accurate adjudication of claims.

Policy Details

When entering a claim in PharmaNet, pharmacies are to ensure that the unit of measure used for the dispensed quantity matches that used in PharmaNet.

Using the correct unit of measure when entering a dispensed quantity will ensure accurate adjudication of claims in PharmaNet.

Claims that adjudicate incorrectly due to an inaccurate dispensed quantity are subject to recovery by PharmaCare.

Procedures

Pharmacies may refer to Correct quantities for PharmaCare claims to view the correct quantities to be entered for particular products. Pharmacies may suggest additions to this list by sending an email to pharma@gov.bc.ca.

Procedures for entering correct quantities are explained in Section 3.13—Correct Quantities.

The BC PharmaCare Formulary Search may also be helpful in determining the unit of measure used for a particular product.

Pharmacies may also contact the PharmaNet Help Desk for assistance with determining correct quantities for claims.