Arkansas Passes Comprehensive 340B Anti-Discriminatory Reimbursement Bill, Protects Covered Entities Rights to Use Contract Pharmacies

Last week, Arkansas passed legislation (HB 1881) intended to address 340B discriminatory pricing practices by third party payers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).  The law also addresses drug manufacturers denying access to 340B pricing at contract pharmacies.  The bill has been sent to Governor Asa Hutchinson for his signature.   The “340B Drug Pricing Nondiscrimination…