State Board of Pharmacy - Prohibition on Discrimination Against 340B Drug Distribution
What this bill does
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 the Senate Finance Committee and the House Health and Government Operations Committee on or before July 1, 2026.
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Testimony (17)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Hassell, John | AIDS Healthcare Foundation | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Giordano-Perez, Wilfredo | CCI Health 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 | Kess, NaShonalobbyist | Maryland NAACP | Oral |
| FAV | Horton, Aliyahlobbyist | Maryland Pharmacists Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hoban, Nora | Mid-Atlantic Association of Community Health Centers | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Forsyth, Heather | OAG/HEAU | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ogunsusi, Mark | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Lam, Senator Lamlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Langford, Pam | H.E.A.L.S. of the South | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Schulz, Kelly | Maryland Tech Council | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Parde, Kristin | PhRMA | Oral |
| UNF | mcavoy, vince | Individual | Position only |
| INFO | Oport, Joanne | Africans for Mental Health | Oral |