340B And US Drug Pricing: Trump’s First Target Is One That Lasts
Executive Summary
The US government program that allows safety net providers to purchase drugs at deep discounts is probably not what most American voters have in mind when they say drug pricing is a top issue. But the 340B program has been a rare area of consistent focus – and actual sustained change – in the Trump Administration.
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