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Drug Shortage Bill Would Stem 340B Discounts Through 2020

Exemption would raise drug costs without easing shortfalls, hospitals warn
 

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November 30, 2012—Legislation that aims to address drug shortages by exempting manufacturers from providing 340B discounts on certain pharmaceuticals has been introduced in the U.S. House.

Rep. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, introduced the Patient Access to Drugs in Shortage Act (H.R. 6611) late yesterday. 


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