Defending Affordable Prescription Drug Costs Act; delete certain prohibitions against distributors.

HB 1455 removes state restrictions that previously prevented drug distributors from handling medications under Mississippi's 340B program. The bill deletes prohibitions against distributors in state law, allowing them to work with pharmacies contracted under the federal 340B program (which provides discounted drugs to safety-net providers like community health centers). This change directly affects drug distributors and participating pharmacies by eliminating state-level barriers to distributing 340B drugs. The legislation aims to support affordable drug access by aligning state policy with federal 340B program rules. (Note: The bill died in committee on March 4, 2025.)