South Dakota Wins Drug Discount Battle | Pierre News

A judge sides with South Dakota in a major win for rural healthcare, upholding a law that lets providers use discounted 340B drugs without pharmacy restrictions — a move designed to keep clinics open in underserved areas. Drug giants like AbbVie and AstraZeneca sued, claiming the state overstepped by interfering with federal rules and interstate commerce. But the judge ruled that since drugmakers opt into the 340B program voluntarily, they can’t complain about state oversight — and that South Dakota’s law doesn’t alter federal rules, just how drugs reach patients. The decision keeps discounts flowing to rural clinics, even as one company vows to appeal. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9d18457cb53b281c