# WAC 182-51-0050: WAC 182-51-0050. Authority and purpose

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_51_0050

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 182-51-0050
- **Heading:** WAC 182-51-0050. Authority and purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 182 / Chapter 182-51 / Section 182-51-0050

## Text

(1) Under the authority of chapter 43.71C RCW, this chapter implements the Washington drug price transparency program.
(2) The purpose of the Washington drug price transparency program is to improve transparency relating to the cost and price of prescription drugs to provide accountability to the state for rising drug costs and a consumer's ability to afford prescription drugs.
(3) The authority publishes a data submission guide to the authority's website, detailing the data elements to report as required by chapter 43.71C RCW, and how to submit the data.

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- [WAC 182-51-0500 WAC 182-51-0500. Pharmacy benefit managers — Compliance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_51_0500.md)
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- [WAC 182-51-0900 WAC 182-51-0900. Data confidentiality](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_51_0900.md)
- [WAC 182-51-1000 WAC 182-51-1000. Data submission guides](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_51_1000.md)
- [WAC 182-51-1100 WAC 182-51-1100. Authority to assess fines](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_51_1100.md)
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