Massachusetts Senate to Vote on 340B PBM Nondiscrimination Measure; Status of Contract Pharmacy Bill Uncertain

Massachusetts lawmakers are expected to vote on Sen. Pavel Payano's (D) 340B PBM nondiscrimination bill Thursday.
Beacon Hill lawmakers are expected to vote Thursday on a proposal that would prohibit pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from imposing [...]

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SK Life Science Posts Refund Notice; Dr. Reddy’s and Pfizer Issue NDC Changes

Amgen announced a change to the national drug code for its osteoporosis drug, Prolia.
SK Life Science issued a refund notice for an epilepsy drug following a 340B price ceiling recalculation. Multiple drug manufacturers [...]

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HRSA Allows for Immediate 340B Enrollment in Texas Due to Hurricane; Hawaii Remains Eligible

Due to Hurricane Beryl, certain Texas providers can immediately enroll in the 340B program without waiting for the normal registration period.
Eligible providers in Texas can now immediately enroll in the 340B program without waiting for the normal quarterly registration period [...]

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340B INDUSTRY LEADER SPOTLIGHT

Jennifer Austin, 340B Senior Program Director, Visante

Jen Austin

Q: Where did you grow up?

I grew up in Tampa, FL.

Q: Where did you go to college/graduate school?

I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of South Florida and pharmacy school at Nova Southeastern University.

Q: What are your favorites?

Food: Mexican and Italian foods are my favorite.

Movie: My favorite movies are

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GOP-Led House Appropriations Committee Votes to Cut HRSA Funding, Flat Funds OPA in Party Line Vote

The House Appropriations Committee approved the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act on July 10.
The House panel responsible for federal appropriations legislation passed a bill last week that would cut funding for the Health [...]

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Sen. Cassidy Claims 340B Hospitals Drive Medical Debt During Key Senate Committee Hearing

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R) said many major nonprofit hospitals are "not passing on savings from 340B" in a Senate committee hearing on medical debt.
Certain hospitals’ failure to pass 340B savings on to patients is a leading cause of medical debt, two Republican lawmakers [...]

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CMS Proposes Rule to Exclude 340B Claims from Inflation Rebates; Reflects ‘Stronger Understanding’ of 340B than IRA Negotiation Guidance, Says Attorney

CMS recently proposed a rule to fulfill its statutory obligation to exclude 340B claims from Medicare inflationary rebates.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has outlined how it plans to identify 340B claims to remove when [...]

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Study Finds Oncology Markups at 340B Pediatric Hospitals; AHA Slams Study and Funder 

New research looked at the prices 340B-enrolled pediatric hospitals charged for pediatric oncology drugs.
The rates 340B pediatric hospitals negotiate with payers for new pediatric oncology drugs often exceed a medication’s average sale price, [...]

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Sumitomo Loosens 340B Contract Pharmacy Restrictions in Five More States

Sumitomo Pharma America loosened or ended its 340B contract pharmacy restrictions in an additional five states.
Drugmaker Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is partially or fully exempting providers in five additional states from its 340B contract pharmacy [...]

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Missouri Become Eighth State to Enact 340B Contract Pharmacy Access Law After Governor Declines to Act on Bill

Missouri will become the eighth state to enact a 340B contract pharmacy access law when S.B.751 officially takes effect Aug. 28.
Missouri will become the eighth state to prohibit drug manufacturer 340B contract pharmacy restrictions after Gov. Mike Parson (R) announced [...]

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