§ 4005 — Application of chapter

(a) Prescription drugs.--This chapter does not apply to prescription drugs that are:

(1) unit-of-use packaging for which medication synchronization is not possible; or

(2) controlled substances classified in Schedule II under section 4(2) of the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act.

(b) Health insurance policies.--This chapter shall apply to health insurance policies as follows:

(1) For a health insurance policy for which either rates or forms are required to be filed with the Federal Government or the Insurance Department, this chapter shall apply to a health insurance policy for which a form or rate is first permitted to be used on or after the effective date of this section.

(2) For a health insurance policy for which neither rates nor forms are required to be filed with the Federal Government or the Insurance Department, this chapter shall apply to a health insurance policy issued or renewed on or after the effective date of this section.