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The American Society for Pharmacy Law (ASPL) is an organization of attorneys, pharmacists, pharmacist-attorneys and students of pharmacy or law who are interested in the law as it applies to pharmacy, pharmacists, wholesalers, manufacturers, state and federal government and other interested parties.

ASPL is a non-profit which encourages diversity & inclusion with the Society, regardless of differing backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, orientations, origins, and practice settings. The Society embraces participation and diversity as it leads to advancing our purpose: 

  • Furthering knowledge in the law related to pharmacists, pharmacies, the provision of pharmaceutical care, the manufacturing and distribution of drugs, and other food, drug, and medical device policy issues;
  • Communicating accurate legal educational information; and
  • Providing educational opportunities for pharmacists, attorneys, and others who are interested in pharmacy law

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September 17, 2024

District Court Finds Mailed Drugs Does Not Fit into Stark IOAS Exception

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia dismissed the Community Oncology Alliance’s (COA’s) challenge to the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS’) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that prohibit doctors from dispensing drugs in locations outside of their office. COA had taken issue with HHS’ FAQs stating that location requirements under the Stark Law “would not be satisfied if a patient receives an item by mail outside the physician’s office.” The US District Court affirmed that HHS’ position was a valid interpretation of the Stark Law exception permitting self-referrals for “in-office ancillary services.”

[Memorandum Opinion. Community Oncology Alliance, Incl v. Becerra et al. No. 1:2023cv02168. US Dist Ct DC 30 Aug 2024.]