HR 7635
The 340b patients act of 2024
The 340b Patients Act of 2024
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Bill overview
This bill, the 340B PATIENTS Act of 2024, aims to strengthen the 340B drug discount program by ensuring that drug manufacturers cannot impose restrictions on covered entities’ ability to access discounted medications, regardless of where they are dispensed. It clarifies that covered entities can contract with pharmacies to dispense 340B drugs and that manufacturers must offer these discounts without conditions. The bill also establishes penalties for manufacturers who violate these provisions, promoting greater access to affordable medications for patients served by healthcare providers participating in the 340B program.
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David J. Trone
Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large] Sablan
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