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AbbVie Sues U.S. for Clearer 340B Drug Discount Rules

4/9/2026

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  • AbbVie has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government seeking clearer eligibility guidelines for the 340B drug discount program.
  • The company claims that current definitions allow hospitals to exploit loopholes, obtaining discounts for patients with minimal contact.
  • AbbVie aims to restrict discounts to providers who have directly managed a patient's condition and seen them within the last 12 months.
  • This lawsuit underscores ongoing tensions between drugmakers and healthcare providers over the program's implementation and transparency.
  • The case is filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.