PhRMA, Drugmakers Lose Suit Against Louisiana Pharmacy Law (1)

Two pharmaceutical giants and a leading drug industry group lost their bid to block a Louisiana law that prohibits drugmakers from placing restrictions on certain pharmacies from accessing steeply discounted drugs.

Judge Robert Summerhays for the US District Court for the Western District of Louisiana on Monday denied motions for summary judgment from AstraZeneca PLC, AbbVie Inc., and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America in their lawsuits challenging Louisiana’s Act 358. The state law prevents drug companies from denying or restricting the acquisition or delivery of a drug under the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program at contract ...