H.R. 6176 · 111th Congress

To amend section 340B of the Public Health Service Act to allow certain covered entities to resell or transfer a covered outpatient drug to an individual with HIV/AIDS in connection with medication regimen adherence services being provided to the individual by a licensed health care professional of the entity.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Ted Deutch
Introduced
2010-09-22
Latest action
2010-09-22 · Introduced in House

Summary

Amends the Public Health Service Act (PHSA) to revise provisions of the 340B drug discount program (a program limiting the cost of covered outpatient drugs to certain federal grantees) to permit a covered entity receiving assistance under title XXVI of the PHSA (popularly known as the Ryan White Care Act) to resell or transfer a drug to an individual with HIV/AIDS in connection with medication regimen adherence services being provided to the individual by a licensed health care professional of the entity. Excludes certain entities, including state and local governments.