Drug Manufacturer Says Section 340B Doesn’t Require Contract Pharmacy Distribution

Mealey's (August 8, 2022, 3:20 PM EDT) -- PHILADELPHIA — In arguing that Public Health Service Act Section 340B requires manufacturers to distribute discount drugs to contract pharmacies without exception, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) now takes a position contrary to one it held for decades and without explaining the change or why it doesn’t violate federal law, a drug manufacturer tells the Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in a July 14 reply....