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(2) Not penalize long-term care facilities' choice of more efficient uniform dispensing techniques described in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of this section by prorating dispensing fees based on days' supply or quantity dispensed.
(3) Ensure that any difference in payment methodology among long-term care pharmacies incentivizes more efficient dispensing techniques.
(4) Collect and report information, in a form and manner specified by CMS, on the dispensing methodology used for each dispensing event described by paragraph (a)(1) of this section.
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(c) Waivers. CMS waives the requirements under paragraph (a) of this section, except paragraphs (a)(2) and (3), for pharmacies when they service intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded (ICFs/IID) and institutes for mental disease (IMDs) as defined in Sec. 435.1010 and for I/T/U pharmacies (as defined in Sec. 423.100).
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