Pharmaceutical giants sue WA over new drug pricing law

By: Jake Goldstein-Street

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: March 30, 2026

Words: 1,055

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Two of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies sued Washington state on Wednesday, alleging a new law to tamp down prescription drug prices for hospitals won’t result in discounts for patients.

The lawsuits came the same day Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 5981. The law passed the Senate along party lines with Democrats in support, and with some Republican votes in the House. It takes effect in June.

Hospitals and pharmaceutical companies are …

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