AbbVie Inc. et al v. Raoul

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Case Number:

1:26-cv-09523

Court:

Illinois Northern

Nature of Suit:

950 Constitutional - State Statute

Judge:

Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr

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Sectors & Industries:

Healthcare
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- Major
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October 21, 2026
Ill. Judge Questions Bid To Block 340B Drug Discount Law

An Illinois federal judge seemed hesitant Wednesday to halt a state law barring drugmakers from trying to impose restrictions on pharmacies under contract with a federal drug pricing discount program, saying the state seems to be maximizing public health in an area the statute doesn't address.
August 10, 2026
AbbVie, Novartis Seek To Block Ill. 340B Drug Discount Law

AbbVie Inc. and Novartis Pharmaceuticals are urging an Illinois federal court to block a state law that took effect Friday barring pharmaceutical manufacturers from trying to impose restrictions on 340B contract pharmacy arrangements, arguing in a pair of suits that the law is unconstitutional.