The 340B Drug Discount Program: Litigation Topics and Trends
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Description
Provides an overview of the 340B Drug Discount Program. Discusses litigation surrounding the 340B program, including lawsuits against 340B-covered entities over their use of contract pharmacies to distribute 340B drugs to patients and lawsuits against states that have enacted laws to protect contract pharmacies and covered entities inside their state. Describes courts' interpretation of the 340B statute. Offers considerations for the 119th Congress in light of the litigation and describes several legislative changes that Congress could make to the program if it chose to do so.
Date
09/2025
Organization
Congressional Research Service
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Healthcare business and finance
· Healthcare facilities
· Legislation and regulations
· Pharmacy and prescription drugs
· Policy