(a) Entities may bid to furnish CAP drugs in all competitive acquisition areas of the United States, or one or more specific competitive acquisition areas.

(b) The amount of the bid for any CAP drug for a specific competitive acquisition area must be uniform for all portions of that competitive acquisition area.

(c) A submitted bid price must include the following:

(1) All costs related to the delivery of the drug to the participating CAP physician.

(2) The costs of dispensing (including shipping) of the drug and management fees. The costs related to the administration of the drug or wastage, spillage, or spoilage may not be included.

[70 FR 39095, July 6, 2005]