CNS TV New Maryland law prevents drug price gouging Silver Spring, Maryland — Maryland is the first state in the country to implement a law that prevents drug price gouging on patent and generic drugs. The law will give Marylanders greater access to essential drugs at a more affordable price. Share this:Click to share on X (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) November 1, 2017