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California Legislature Passes 27th State Restriction on PBM 340B Discrimination

September 12, 2023 Rich Daly, Editor in Chief Views

The California Senate recently cleared a bill that would make it the 27th state with a law protecting against PBM discriminatory reimbursement to 340B entities.

The California Senate recently cleared a bill to bar pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) alleged discrimination against 340B covered entities and [...]

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Merck Offering Refunds to 340B Covered Entities

September 12, 2023 Tom Mirga, Editor at Large Views

Merck is the first drug manufacturer to announce it is issuing refunds to 340B providers in 2024.

Drug manufacturer Merck recently announced that it owes refunds to 340B covered entities for purchases of 17 products during the [...]

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Sources Cited in Drugmakers’ Brief Question Accuracy in High-Profile 340B Patient Definition Case

September 8, 2023 Tom Mirga, Editor at Large Views

Genesis Health Care successfully challenged HRSA's 340B patient definition in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina.

Inaccurate points were ascribed to 340B advisers and service providers in a recent legal filing by four drugmakers as part [...]

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Janssen Issuing Refunds for 340B Overcharges

September 8, 2023 Tom Mirga, Editor at Large Views

Janssen Biotech is paying refunds for overcharges on certain 340B drugs purchased in the third quarter of 2020.

Drug manufacturer Janssen Biotech recently determined that it owes or may owe refunds to some 340B covered entities. The refunds [...]

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HRSA Allows Immediate 340B Enrollment in Florida Due to Hurricane

September 8, 2023 Rich Daly, Editor in Chief Views

HRSA updated 340B enrollment eligibility guidelines in Florida in response to a public health emergency for Hurricane Idalia.

Eligible covered entities in Florida may enroll in the 340B program immediately rather than having to wait for the next [...]

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As CMS Extends Comment Period on 340B Repayments, Hospitals Urge Changes

September 6, 2023 Rich Daly, Editor in Chief 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.

While federal regulators recently extended the comment period on a proposed lump sum repayment plan for hospitals Illegally underpaid for [...]

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Provider Groups Oppose 340B Provisions in Committee Chair’s Drug Shortage Bill

September 6, 2023 Rich Daly, Editor in Chief Views

Provider groups criticized draft legislation to address drug shortages from the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Draft legislation that would exclude some generics from 340B and focus on penny pricing recently drew criticism from provider advocates. [...]

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Tolmar Providing Refunds for Five Years of 340B Overcharges

September 6, 2023 Tom Mirga, Editor at Large Views

Drugmaker Tolmar said it will refund 340B covered entities for overcharges on certain generic dermatologic products.

Drug manufacturer Tolmar recently said it plans refunds to 340B covered entities for overcharges on seven generic dermatologic products purchased [...]

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

August 31, 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.

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

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