Arkansas Suspends Enforcement of Act 630 Following Constitutional Challenges to Restrictions on Use of Limited Distribution Networks

Key Takeaways The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy has indefinitely suspended enforcement of Act 630, which restricted drug manufacturers from maintaining limited distribution networks that excluded Arkansas-based pharmacies. A federal court found that Act 630 likely violates the dormant Commerce Clause by facially discriminating against out-of-state pharmacies, and the Arkansas Attorney General’s office has indicated it will not appeal. On July 28, … Continued