Lawmakers expected to vote on bill addressing federal drug program

Lawmakers expected to vote on bill addressing federal drug program

(The Center Square) – Tennessee legislation that would prevent manufacturers from "imposing any restrictions, prohibitions, discriminating against, or otherwise limiting the acquisition of a 340B drug" has sailed through committees and is likely to be voted on this week.

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Tennessee Lawmakers Push Fines Critics Warn Would Penalize Transparency Efforts in Federal Discount Drug Program

Legislation under consideration in the Tennessee General Assembly would prohibit efforts to increase the transparency of the federal program, which requires drug manufacturers to sell discounted drugs to specific entities with the goal of expanding affordable healthcare but does not require hospitals to transfer these savings directly to the prices consumers pay for drugs. The legislative summary for Senate Bill (SB) 1414, by State Senator Richa…