Washington · SB 5981 · 2026Enacted

340B Prescription Drug Discount Program

Strengthens state oversight of the 340B program so discounted drug pricing intended for safety-net clinics and hospitals actually reaches patients.

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Sets safety standards for pharmacies that compound custom medications to reduce contamination and dosing errors.

Allows pharmacists to dispense a short emergency supply of insulin to patients who run out and can't immediately reach their doctor.

Would have set rules for how biosimilar medicines can be substituted for brand-name biologics; did not become law.