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Children's Hospital Association sent a comment letter to the Energy and Commerce Committee Chair, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, on the discussion draft of the Stop Drug Shortages Act.
Our response calls on Congress to prioritize the unique needs of children when addressing the 340B program, 503B compounding facilities and additional authorities for the Food and Drug Administration.
A recent assessment showed children’s hospitals participating in the federal drug pricing discount program save hundreds of millions annually — and invest even more into their communities.
The 340B program ensures access to care for children.
The federal program allows hospitals that treat large numbers of low-income patients to purchase outpatient drugs at lower prices.
