Approved consistent with the prior terms of clearance:OMB approves the requested extension of the previously approved collection without revision. DoD will not seek to collect information relating to the Federal Supply Schedule through this clearance and will restrict informatin collection under this approval to the scope outlined in the original emergency approval request - a copy of which has been included in the docket.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2013
36 Months From Approved
1,000
0
0
8,000
0
0
0
0
0
According to the terms of a contract awarded by DOD, a commercial pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) will provide a retail pharmacy network for the DOD Tricare Management Activity. The PBM will issue payment with Government funds for prescriptions dispensed by retail network pharmacies to TRICARE beneficiaries. DOD will provide manufacturers with itemized data on covered drugs purchased through TRICARE retail network pharmacies in order to obtain appropriate refunds on covered drugs delivered to TRICARE beneficiaries.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.