Commentary: Loopholes in 340B drug discount program need fixes

Created in 1992 by Congress, the 340B drug discount program started with an important purpose but has recently veered off course.Under its stated mission, 340B is an important tool in aiding uninsured or vulnerable patients with access to affordable prescriptions by providing eligible clinics and hospitals with discounted medicines through the program. No longer functioning as intended, the time has come to get 340B on course so it can improve the lives and health of America’s neediest pat