What happens if a pharmacy exceeds the agreed-upon percentage of purchases from other sources?

• A. The contract is unaffected by deviations from the agreed-upon purchasing percentage
• B. The primary wholesaler may discontinue the discounted pricing
• C. The pharmacy must switch to a different primary wholesaler
• D. The order minimums are increased automatically

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is what happens when a pharmacy exceeds the limit on buying from sources other than its primary wholesaler. Those contracts usually include a threshold for purchases from alternative sources to protect the wholesaler’s distribution and pricing terms. If the pharmacy goes beyond that agreed percentage, it’s a breach of the contract terms, and the primary wholesaler may respond by discontinuing the discounted pricing they had been offering. In other words, the price advantage tied to the discount could be removed, making purchases more expensive.

The other options don’t fit as well. The contract isn’t automatically unaffected by the deviation, since the threshold triggers consequences. There isn’t an automatic obligation to switch to a different primary wholesaler—the contract doesn’t mandate a move unless explicitly stated. And order minimums aren’t typically increased automatically just because extra sources were used; any changes to minimums would come from separate terms or renegotiation.