After Failing To Disclose Conflict of Interest, JAMA Issues Correction to Piece Calling for Increased 340B Oversight and Transparency

JAMA corrected an opinion piece on the 340B program to disclose one author's drug industry ties, shortly after 340B Report reported on the omission.
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Two Researchers Call For More 340B Transparency, but JAMA Fails to Disclose Glaring Conflict of Interest

Two researchers authored a recent JAMA opinion piece calling for significant 340B reforms including asking Congress to consider limiting the program to low-income patients.
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IRA Could ‘Crush the 340B Margin,’ Force Transparency into Program, Says Adam Fein of Drug Channels

Adam Fein, Ph.D., president of Drug Channels Institute, hosted a June 21 webinar that discussed the IRA's interaction with the 340B program.

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) may reduce 340B margins for certain high-cost drugs and drive more transparency into the program, an influential pharmaceutical supply chain analyst who has been a frequent 340B critic told an audience of stakeholders late

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CBO Analysts Say Drug Spending Through 340B Grew 19% Annually From 2010 to 2021, 340B Champion Points Finger at Drug Industry

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Spending on pharmaceuticals in the 340B drug discount program went from nearly $7 billion in 2010 to $44 billion by 2021—a 19% annual increase—according to preliminary Congressional Budget Office estimates released this week.
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340B Reform Could Generate Federal Savings, Says Consulting Firm That Has Conducted 340B Studies for Pharma Friendly Groups

Avalere's Milena Sullivan told 340B Report that it's important to understand "the impact 340B reform could have on federal spending."
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340B Hospitals Prescribe Part D Drugs to a Much Higher Share of Vulnerable Populations, Says Hospital-Backed Report

A hospital-funded study found 340B hospitals prescribe a higher share of Medicare Part D drugs to a higher share of vulnerable patients.
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340B Drugs Reach 18% of Outpatient Drug Sales, Says PhRMA-Backed Research; Providers Say It is Misleading

A PhRMA funded report found that 340B drugs grew to 18% of total outpatient branded drug sales in 2022. The figures were criticized by 340B providers and others as misleading.
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Study Finds Newer 340B Public Hospitals More Likely to Increase Unprofitable Service Lines Than Newer Non-Profit Hospitals

Government-owned 340B hospitals recently enrolled in 340B were more likely to increase unprofitable services than new 340B nonprofit hospitals, a recent study found.
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