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Oregon House passes bill protecting 340B contract pharmacies, sparking floor debate
Summary
After extended floor debate, the Oregon House approved House Bill 2385 to restrict manufacturer limits on 340B contract pharmacies and preserve discounts for safety-net providers, while members expressed concerns about program oversight and who benefits from savings.
Representative Noss brought House Bill 2385 to third reading on the House floor, advancing legislation aimed at protecting access to discounted medicines under the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program for safety-net providers and federally qualified health centers (FQHCs).
Supporters said the bill preserves discounts that clinics and hospitals use to stretch constrained budgets and sustain services in rural and underserved communities. Representative Javedi described individual patients who depend on 340B discounts and said…
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