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STAT+: Missouri AG warns Lilly to stop requiring data from hospitals seeking 340B drug discounts

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Briefings

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued a cease-and-desist letter to Eli Lilly on October 26, 2026, warning the company to stop requiring hospitals to provide claims data for 340B drug discounts. Hanaway stated Lilly had 'broken' its promise to sell medicines under the program and violated state law by making false statements. The AG specifically targeted University of Missouri Health Care, which operates seven hospitals in the state and recently agreed to provide claims data, noting that Lilly denied these discounts anyway. The letter was sent to end Lilly's new policy by November 26, 2026, as more states push back against such moves.

Key points

• Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued a cease-and-desist letter to Eli Lilly on October 26, 2026, warning the company to stop requiring hospitals to provide claims data for 340B drug discounts.
• Hanaway stated Lilly had 'broken' its promise to sell medicines under the program and violated state law by making false statements regarding discounts.

Context

This finding highlights a growing trend of state regulators challenging pharmaceutical companies' requirements for hospital data access under federal 340B programs, with Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway leading the push against Lilly's specific policy.

Limitations

Evidence covers only Missouri's specific case involving University of Missouri Health Care and Eli Lilly. No other states, cities, or regions are mentioned. The AG's specific claims about Lilly's actions are asserted by the source without independent verification. The policy deadline of November 26, 2026, is stated as a target date rather than a confirmed outcome. No financial figures, patient outcomes, or broader national impact are provided.

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