State Board of Pharmacy - Prohibition on Discrimination Against 340B Drug Distribution
Sponsor: Pam Lanman Guzzone (District 13)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Health OccupationsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 962 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a 340B manufacturer from taking certain direct or indirect actions to limit or restrict the acquisition or delivery of a 340B drug; making a violation of the Act an unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of the Consumer Protection Act; and requiring the Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board to conduct a study of the 340B Program and report its findings and recommendations to certain committees of the General Assembly by July 1, 2026.
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Testimony (16)
MGA witness listFAV 11FavorableUNF 4UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Hassell, John | AIDS Healthcare Foundation | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Howard, Marvhe | CCI Health and Wellness Services | Oral |
| FAV | Wienner, Stephen | EPIC Pharmacies | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Webb, J Wyndy | Greater Baden Medical Services, Inc. | Oral |
| FAV | Lindamood, Kevin | Health Care for the Homeless | Oral |
| FAV | Sims, Brianlobbyist | Maryland Hospital Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Horton, Aliyahlobbyist | Maryland Pharmacists Association | Position only |
| FAV | Hoban, Nora | Mid-Atlantic Association of Community Health Centers | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Guzzone, Delegate Guzzonelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Guzzone, Delegate | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ogunsusi, Mark | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Srebnik, Lauralobbyist | Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Schulz, Kelly | Maryland Tech Council | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Stewart, Brad | Maryland Tech Council | Oral |
| UNF | Parde, Kristin | PhRMA | Oral |
| INFO | Cross, Cashenna | NAACP | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFSrebnik, LauraBiotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)Registered for: Biotechnology Innovation Organization; BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.