Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act

This bill changes the federal 340B drug discount program as it applies to Federally-qualified health centers. It bars the Secretary of Health and Human Services from entering agreements with drug manufacturers that require these health centers to pay more than the 340B ceiling price for covered outpatient drugs at the time of purchase. It states that the law does not allow arrangements where a health center pays more up front and is later repaid through a rebate, reimbursement, or other payment. The changes take effect on the date of enactment, apply to drugs bought on or after that date, and are to be used in judging whether existing manufacturer agreements meet program requirements.

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Sponsors

• Jack Bergman Republican sponsor
• 58 cosponsors