A pharmacist, when filling a prescription under the Medicaid program, shall fill such prescription utilizing the most cost-efficient dosage, consistent with the prescription of a prescribing practitioner as defined in section 20-571, unless such pharmacist receives permission to do otherwise pursuant to the prior authorization requirements set forth in sections 17b-274 and 17b-491a.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17b-274e
( June 30 Sp. Sess. P.A. 03-3, S. 82; P.A. 11-44, S. 129; P.A. 13-234, S. 98.)