Is 340B going away?

Congress approved 340B to help safety-net hospitals stretch scarce resources and serve more patients. These cuts undermine the 340B program’s purpose and do nothing to lower overall costs for Medicare patients.”

What is 340B ESP?

340B ESP™ enables covered entities to upload de-identified 340B claims data that originates from contract pharmacies. This data is linked to Medicaid and commercial rebate data provided by pharmaceutical manufacturers to identify duplicate discounts. All PHI is automatically removed or de-identified.

What is Apexus 340B?

Apexus, the HRSA 340B Program Prime Vendor, supports safety-net hospitals and clinics by negotiating additional discounts with participating manufacturers, which generates even greater savings than the 340B price provides. These services help ensure access to 340B drug prices to even the smallest clinics.

Why is the 340B Drug Pricing Program important?

The 340B Program enables covered entities to stretch scarce federal resources as far as possible, reaching more eligible patients and providing more comprehensive services. Manufacturers participating in Medicaid agree to provide outpatient drugs…

Where can I find information about the 340B program?

HRSA is working to keep 340B Program participants and stakeholders updated on the latest information regarding the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). All COVID-19 information related to the 340B Program will appear on the COVID-19 Resources page, and we will update resources as they become available.

What happens if you don’t get the 340B price?

Continued failure to provide the 340B price to covered entities utilizing contract pharmacies, and the resultant charges to covered entities of more than the 340B ceiling price, may result in CMPs as described in the CMP final rule.” The full text of the letters can be found on the Program Integrity page.

How to contact the 340B Prime Vendor program?

Contact: If you are in the listed states/territories and would like to enroll, email the 340B Prime Vendor Program or call 1-888-340-2787. The 340B Program enables covered entities to stretch scarce federal resources as far as possible, reaching more eligible patients and providing more comprehensive services.