Category: Pharma Industry

New Medicaid Policy Change Could Reduce 340B Savings, Cause Drug Discontinuations, Warn Stakeholders

January 23, 2024 William Newton, Associate Editor/Senior Writer Views

A Medicaid drug rebate policy change that recently took effect could lead to reduced 340B savings and drug discontinuations.

A Medicaid policy change that took effect at the start of 2024 could indirectly lead to lower 340B savings and [...]

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Iowa 340B Contract Pharmacy Bill Introduced; Companion Bills Debut in West Virginia, Oklahoma

January 23, 2024 William Newton, Associate Editor/Senior Writer Views

Iowa is the latest state to introduce a bill to shield 340B contract pharmacy arrangements from manufacturer restrictions.

A key healthcare committee in the Iowa House of Representatives recently introduced a bill that would bar drug manufacturer restrictions [...]

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AbbVie Pushes to Block Louisiana 340B Contract Law, New State AG Takes Office

January 19, 2024 William Newton, Associate Editor/Senior Writer Views

In a recent federal court filing, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill's office said it had not moved to enforce a state 340B contract pharmacy law.

Pharmaceutical giant AbbVie recently urged a federal judge to rule on its suit against Louisiana’s 340B contract pharmacy law without [...]

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Two More States Introduce 340B Contract Pharmacy Protection Bills

January 17, 2024 William Newton, Associate Editor/Senior Writer Views

Two high-ranking West Virginia state senators recently introduced a bipartisan bill that would prohibit drug manufacturer restrictions on 340B contract [...]

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Drug Makers Issue Record Number of 340B Refunds in 2023, Merck First to Refund in 2024

January 17, 2024 Rich Daly, Editor in Chief Views

Drugmakers issued a record 41 refunds to 340B covered entities in 2023.

Drugmakers issued a record 41 refunds to 340B covered entities in 2023. And Merck is the first to announce it [...]

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Takeda to Expand 340B Contract Pharmacy Restrictions

January 17, 2024 Rich Daly, Editor in Chief Views

Japanese drugmaker Takeda announced its cancer medication Ninlaro will be subject to its 340B contract pharmacy policy.

Just days prior to implementing its first contract pharmacy restrictions, Japanese pharmaceutical giant Takeda yesterday announced it will increase the [...]

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Three More States Introduce 340B Contract Pharmacy Protection Bills

January 11, 2024 William Newton, Associate Editor/Senior Writer Views

Virginia state Sen. Louise Lucas this month introduced a 340B contract pharmacy bill. Influential state senators in Kentucky and Florida also recently introduced similar bills.

Influential state senators in Kentucky, Virginia, and Florida have introduced bills recently that would prohibit drug manufacturer restrictions on 340B [...]

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2024 340B Contract Pharmacy Outlook: Expect More State Than Federal Action, Say Attorneys and Lobbyists

January 9, 2024 William Newton, Associate Editor/Senior Writer Views

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A decision upholding Arkansas' state contract pharmacy law from the U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals could cause more states to push similar laws, attorneys and lobbyists said.

Amid expected congressional gridlock, there is a much higher likelihood of state legislative action on 340B contract pharmacies than federal [...]

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Novo Says Arkansas Agreement ‘Preserves It’s Position’; More Manufacturer Deals in the Works

January 5, 2024 Rich Daly, Editor in Chief 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.

Drugmaker Novo Nordisk’s deal with Arkansas restoring 340B discounts in the contract pharmacy setting until a coming appeals court ruling, [...]

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2024 Congressional 340B Outlook: Overhaul Unlikely Without Major Legal Developments, Senate Deal

January 5, 2024 William Newton, Associate Editor/Senior Writer Views

A Senate Committee recently approved the FY25 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.

In 2024, congressional gridlock and election year dynamics will likely slow momentum on any comprehensive 340B program reform package, lobbyists [...]

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