URGING THE GOVERNOR TO ENSURE THAT RELEVANT STATE AGENCIES, INCLUDING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, COLLABORATE TO EXPLORE AVENUES TO ENSURE CONTINUED ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE MEDICATIONS FOR THE STATE'S UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS UNDER THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM AND URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND RELEVANT FEDERAL AGENCIES TO MONITOR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM.

This Senate resolution asks the Governor to direct state health agencies to work together with local hospitals and pharmacies to keep affordable medications available for Hawaii's underserved communities. The bill also urges federal officials and Hawaii's congressional representatives to watch for and stop actions by drug companies that limit how these hospitals can distribute discounted drugs. By encouraging collaboration and oversight, the resolution aims to preserve the 340B Drug Pricing Program's ability to provide low-cost medicines to patients who need them most.