Critical Access Hospitals Face Financial Strain Over Orphan Drug 340B Exclusions

By John Mildenberger · STAT News · 2026-10-02

Critical Access Hospitals Face Financial Strain Over Orphan Drug 340B Exclusions

According to reporting from STAT News, rural pharmacists are struggling to maintain operations while selling high-cost medications at a loss due to federal 340B pricing loopholes. Current regulations allow manufacturers to withhold discounts on drugs like Rinvoq if they carry an

According to reporting from STAT News, rural pharmacists are struggling to maintain operations while selling high-cost medications at a loss due to federal 340B pricing loopholes. Current regulations allow manufacturers to withhold discounts on drugs like Rinvoq if they carry an