Category: Providers

Latest Cassidy Probe Adds to Growing Scrutiny of 340B Contract Pharmacies, TPAs

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

The drug industry and 340B program advocates offered mixed reactions Monday to a key senator’s latest inquiries into drugmakers’ contract pharmacy restrictions as part of an ongoing congressional probe of the drug pricing program.

An influential senator’s inquiry into the nation’s two largest 340B pharmacy chains comes amid growing scrutiny into 340B contract pharmacies [...]

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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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HRSA Announces 340B Webinar for Grantees Before Upcoming Recertification Begins

January 17, 2024 Rich Daly, Editor in Chief Views

HRSA plans to host a webinar for federal grantees in the days leading up to the 2024 340B recertification period.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced plans to host a webinar for federal grantees just days prior [...]

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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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First 340B Provider Reporting Bill of the Year Introduced in Indiana

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

Indiana state Sen. Ed Charbonneau has introduced a bill that would require 340B providers to annually report financial information on their 340B programs.

A senior Indiana state senator introduced a bill this week that would require 340B providers to annually report detailed financial [...]

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AHA Warns of ‘Adverse Impact’ from Lack of 340B Provisions in New MA Rule

January 11, 2024 Rich Daly, Editor in Chief Views

AHA's Ashley Thompson wrote that a proposed Medicare Advantage payment rule could have “double the adverse impact” on 340B hospitals.

The nation’s leading hospital group warned the decision by federal regulators not to address 340B policy in a new proposed [...]

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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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