WA’s controversial new drug pricing law upheld amid legal challenge

By: Jake Goldstein-Street

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: June 9, 2026

Words: 859

Last Updated: 1 day, 16 hours ago

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A judge on Tuesday rejected a challenge from major pharmaceutical companies against Washington’s new law trying to reduce prescription drug prices for hospitals.

Gov. Bob Ferguson in March signed Senate Bill 5981, one of the most hotly contested policies of this year’s legislative session.

The law, which takes effect Thursday, seeks to add transparency to the federal 340B drug pricing program and to stop drug manufacturers from restricting who can dispense their medications.

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