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Saturday, October 31, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
Policy & Law

Hospitals fight a 340B drug rebate pilot set to begin Jan. 1

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Under the pilot, hospitals would pay full price up front for 21 widely used drugs, including Eliquis and Jardiance, then wait for discounts as rebates. Hospital groups have sued, a bipartisan House bill would delay it through 2028, and drugmakers say it prevents double discounts.

Source: Becker's Hospital Review

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