The following drugs or services are not subject to coverage under § 58-17-101:

(1) Any drug that is used in research trials sponsored by the manufacturer of that drug or a governmental entity; or

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 58-17-105

  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

(2) Any drug or service furnished in a research trial, if the sponsor of the research trial furnishes the drug or service without charge to any participant in the research trial.

Source: SL 2000, ch 242, § 6.