HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra yesterday expressed "strong support" for the 340B program in a drug pricing report to the White House, but recommended no changes to the program.

In Largely Symbolic Move, Becerra Expresses “Strong Support” for 340B in Drug Pricing Plan

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra yesterday reiterated HHS’ “strong support for the 340B Drug Pricing Program” in a 29-page plan to lower drug prices.

Becerra’s Sept. 9 report to White House domestic and economic policy counselors comes as congressional Democrats begin marking up bills to implement their and President Biden’s Build Back Better plan, which is expected to include steps to make medicines more affordable. 340B covered entities worry that some reforms under consideration could weaken the 340B program and the wider health care safety net.

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra yesterday reiterated HHS’ “strong support for the 340B Drug Pricing Program” in a 29-page plan to lower drug prices.

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