Articles by : William Newton, Associate Editor/Senior Writer

Louisiana AG Defends State 340B Contract Pharmacy Law Against Drug Industry Lawsuit

September 14, 2023 William Newton, Associate Editor/Senior Writer Views

Four hospital associations filed an amicus brief in support of Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry's defense of his state's contract pharmacy law.

The Louisiana attorney general recently asked a federal district judge to dismiss a drug industry lawsuit that challenges Louisiana’s 340B [...]

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House Subcommittee to Examine GOP Drug Shortages Bill with 340B Provisions

September 12, 2023 William Newton, Associate Editor/Senior Writer Views

The House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee will review a draft drug shortages bill with 340B program implications.

A Sept. 14 House subcommittee hearing will review draft legislation, which would exclude certain generic drugs from the 340B program [...]

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Arkansas Can Enforce 340B Contract Pharmacy Law, State Attorney Tells Appeals Court

September 12, 2023 William Newton, Associate Editor/Senior Writer Views

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The Arkansas Insurance Department will imminently enforce a state 340B contract pharmacy law following a key federal appeals court decision.

An attorney for the state of Arkansas recently told a federal appeals court that the state will enforce its 340B [...]

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Appeals Court Decision May Threaten Some State Health Plan Regulations, 340B Protections

September 8, 2023 William Newton, Associate Editor/Senior Writer Views

A federal appeals court struck down parts of an Oklahoma PBM law, which could create a legal gray area for certain 340B protections.

A federal appeals court decision striking down parts of an Oklahoma pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) law could jeopardize state laws [...]

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PhRMA to Federal Appeals Court: Arkansas Enforcing 340B Contract Pharmacy Law; Seventh Drugmaker Sues Over IRA

September 6, 2023 William Newton, Associate Editor/Senior Writer Views

PhRMA filed a citation to notify the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis that Arkansas is enforcing its 340B contract pharmacy law.

The drug industry group challenging the legality of Arkansas’ 340B contract pharmacy law, notified a federal appeals court that the [...]

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UCB Tightens 340B Contract Pharmacy Restrictions for Hospitals

September 5, 2023 William Newton, Associate Editor/Senior Writer Views

UCB announced it will tighten its existing 340B contract restrictions on hospitals beginning Oct. 2.

Belgium drug maker UCB will add restrictions on 340B contract pharmacy use for hospitals starting Oct. 2, according to a [...]

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EMD Serono Extends Hospital 340B Contract Pharmacy Conditions to All Products

September 1, 2023 William Newton, Associate Editor/Senior Writer Views

Beginning Oct. 1, EMD Serono will extend its contract pharmacy restrictions to all 340B covered entities.

Drug manufacturer EMD Serono (EMDS) today announced 340B contract pharmacy restrictions for hospitals will expand Oct. 1 to all of [...]

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Arkansas Initiates First-in-the-Nation Enforcement of 340B Contract Pharmacy Law

August 31, 2023 William Newton, Associate Editor/Senior Writer Views

The Arkansas Insurance Department will imminently enforce a state 340B contract pharmacy law following a key federal appeals court decision.

The Arkansas Insurance Department (AID) has formally notified at least four drugmakers that they are in potential violation of a [...]

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Boehringer Ingelheim Sues to Block Medicare Price Negotiations

August 31, 2023 William Newton, Associate Editor/Senior Writer Views

Boehringer Ingelheim sued the federal government to block Medicare price negotiations shortly before its diabetes drug was picked for negotiations.

Drug maker Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) sued the federal government to block Medicare price negotiations shortly before the Department of Health [...]

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HHS Announces First 10 Drugs Eligible for Medicare Price Negotiations

August 29, 2023 William Newton, Associate Editor/Senior Writer Views

CMS issued the final rule to implement a $9 billion lump sum payment to 340B hospitals for previous illegal cuts between 2018 and 2021.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the first 10 prescription drugs eligible for Medicare price negotiations [...]

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Articles by : William Newton, Associate Editor/Senior Writer

Louisiana AG Defends State 340B Contract Pharmacy Law Against Drug Industry Lawsuit

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House Subcommittee to Examine GOP Drug Shortages Bill with 340B Provisions

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Arkansas Can Enforce 340B Contract Pharmacy Law, State Attorney Tells Appeals Court

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Appeals Court Decision May Threaten Some State Health Plan Regulations, 340B Protections

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PhRMA to Federal Appeals Court: Arkansas Enforcing 340B Contract Pharmacy Law; Seventh Drugmaker Sues Over IRA

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UCB Tightens 340B Contract Pharmacy Restrictions for Hospitals

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EMD Serono Extends Hospital 340B Contract Pharmacy Conditions to All Products

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Arkansas Initiates First-in-the-Nation Enforcement of 340B Contract Pharmacy Law

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Boehringer Ingelheim Sues to Block Medicare Price Negotiations

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HHS Announces First 10 Drugs Eligible for Medicare Price Negotiations

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