20Where quantity is less than a pack quantity

20 Where quantity is less than a pack quantity

If the quantity of a pharmaceutical benefit that is ordered and supplied is less than a pack quantity of the benefit (a broken quantity), the amount mentioned in subparagraph 18(1)(b)(i) and 18(1)(c)(ii) is to be calculated by:

(a) adding the mark‑up mentioned in section 19 to the approved ex‑manufacturer price or the proportional ex‑manufacturer price for the pack quantity, taking the result to the nearest cent, with one half cent being rounded up to 1 cent; and
(b) dividing the quantity or number of units in the broken quantity by the pack quantity, expressed as a percentage to 2 decimal places; and
(c) applying the percentage worked out under subparagraph (b) to the amount worked out under subparagraph (a).