What is a 340B Contract Pharmacy?

November 22, 2021340B, Contract Pharmacy, Registration, Requirements

A 340B Contract Pharmacy is a retail entity that provides prescription drugs to patients of eligible entities under the 340B Drug Discount Program. Covered entities often choose contract pharmacies to dispense 340B drugs to patients for a number of reasons. Many hospitals, for instance, prefer their in-house or on-campus retail pharmacies to be operated independently. … Read More

Understanding The 340B Program Requirements

November 8, 2021340B, Requirements

What Is The 340B Drug Pricing Program? The 340B drug pricing program was created by Congress in 1992 to help fill revenue gaps experienced by healthcare providers operating on very low, or negative, margins — by providing significant discounts on prescription drugs. 340B-eligibility can mean potentially millions of dollars in retail and specialty prescription reimbursements … Read More

Understanding the Six Categories of 340B Covered Entities

October 25, 2021340B, Compliance, Covered Entities, Requirements

The 340B Drug Pricing Program is a federal health care law that provides significant discounts and reimbursements on prescription drugs for many healthcare providers, including several categories of hospitals. This article discusses how to determine if your hospital qualifies as an eligible entity, and what you should know about each category of hospital in order … Read More

What is the 340B Drug Pricing Program?

October 11, 2021340B, Compliance, Overview, Requirements

The 340B drug pricing program was created by Congress in 1992 to provide significant discounts on prescription drugs for certain health care providers. Its purpose is to help reduce costs and fill revenue gaps for those providers. The program allows eligible hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, nursing homes, home healthcare agencies, hospices, dialysis centers and long-term acute … Read More