HHS Secretary Becerra Pledges to Keep Fighting Against 340B Contract Pharmacy Restrictions “Because it’s the Law”

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra told health centers yesterday that “we’re going to continue to fight” drug manufacturers that restrict 340B pricing when covered entities use contract pharmacies “because it’s the law.”

U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra said yesterday that “we’re going to continue to fight” drug manufacturers that restrict 340B pricing when covered entities use contract pharmacies “because it’s the law.”

Becerra’s Feb. 14 remarks about manufacturers’

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In a Win for Health Centers, 340B ADR Panel Says Proceedings Against AstraZeneca & Sanofi Must Go On

A 340B administrative dispute resolution (ADR) panel said it will not stop proceedings in the National Association of Community Health Centers’ complaint against AstraZeneca and Sanofi.

A 340B administrative dispute resolution (ADR) panel decided late last week that it will not stop proceedings in the National Association of Community Health Centers’ (NACHC) dispute-resolution petition over drug manufacturers AstraZeneca and Sanofi’s conditions on 340B pricing when covered

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In a Move that May Get Significant Pushback, Lilly Signals that it Can Recoup 340B Underpayments from Entities at its Discretion

Eli Lilly signaled late last week that it thinks it can seek more for its products from 340B covered entities if it learns later that it charged them less than what the company perceives the law allows.

Drug manufacturer Lilly indicated late last week that it reserves the right to seek additional compensation for its products from 340B covered entities if it learns later that it charged them less than what the company perceives the 340B statute

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Hospital Groups Pan GSK’s New 340B Contract Pharmacy Policy, PhRMA Says It Will Continue to Push for Reform

Hospital groups are criticizing GlaxoSmithKline's new 340B contract pharmacy policy. PhRMA says it will keep pushing to change 340B.

America’s Essential Hospitals and 340B Health yesterday denounced GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK) new restrictions on 340B pricing when hospitals use contract pharmacies. Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) said this morning it will keep pushing for “much needed changes” to

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News Alert: Biden Praises Congresswoman’s “Relentless” Work on 340B During Major Speech on Drug Pricing Reform

During a major speech today on drug pricing reform, President Biden applauded U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) for her “relentless” work to ensure that the 340B statute “is actually enforced.”

President Joe Biden today during a major speech on drug pricing reform applauded U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) for being “relentless in making sure” that the 340B statute “is actually enforced.”

Biden and U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary

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Exclusive: AIDS Healthcare Foundation Says Re-Opening 340B Law Over Contract Pharmacy Fight Will Backfire

An AIDS Healthcare Foundation activist handed out Let it B signs supporting the 340B program during a September 2021 protest in front of U.S. Rep. Scott Peters' (D-Calif.) district office in San Diego.

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) today criticized efforts to introduce federal legislation to address drug manufacturers’ denials of 340B pricing when covered entities use contract pharmacies. It said the drug industry “will certainly use any legislation as an opportunity to further

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With Planned Series of House Speeches Delayed, GOP Lawmaker Speaks Out in Support of 340B

U.S. Rep Jake LaTurner (R-Kan.) praised 340B on the House floor Tuesday. An hour's worth of other testimonials by House members planned for the same day was postponed.

A Kansas Republican congressman on Tuesday urged fellow House members in a brief floor speech to “reaffirm our commitment to protecting” the 340B program.

Rep. Jake LaTurner (R-Kan.) congratulated 340B on its 30th anniversary. He said the program “has helped

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Biden and Becerra Slated to Speak at NACHC Event Next Week

President Joe Biden (left) and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra are scheduled to speak on Monday, Feb. 14, during the National Association of Community Health Centers’ (NACHC) Policy and Issues Virtual Forum.

President Joe Biden and U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra are scheduled to speak on Monday, Feb. 14, during the National Association of Community Health Centers’ Policy and Issues Virtual Forum, NACHC announced on Tuesday.

Securing Biden

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GSK Providing Refunds for 340B Overcharges During Q1 2020

GlaxoSmithKline is providing refunds for charges above 340B ceiling prices on nine NDCs for purchases during Q1 2020.

Drug manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline is providing refunds for charges above 340B ceiling prices on nine NDCs for purchases during Q1 2020.

GSK posted a public notice about the repayments on the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration web site this

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HRSA Says at Least Three Hospitals Have Lost 340B Eligibility So Far Due to COVID-19 Patient Mix Changes

St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Ft. Thomas, Ky., is one of three hospitals known to have withdrawn from the 340B program because changes in patient mix linked to the COVID-19 pandemic caused them to lose their eligibility. More are expected to lose eligibility soon.

The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) said yesterday it knows of three hospitals that have withdrawn from the 340B program because changes in patient mix linked to the COVID-19 pandemic caused them to lose their eligibility. There could

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