The Federal 340B Drug Discount Program was initially made possible under a federal law (Veteran's Health Care Act of 1992, P.L. 102-585, Sec. 602 and Sec. 340B of the Public Health Services Act) which requires drug manufacturers to provide pharmaceutical products at reduced prices to patients of Federally Qualified Health Centers and other eligible entities.
340B Resources
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HRSA Introduction to 340B Drug Pricing Program - Eligibility Requirements, Registration Forms, and Participation Guidelines
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HRSA Pharmacy Affairs & 340B Drug Pricing Program - Current Issues Highlights and Policy Changes
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HRSA Pharmacy Services Support Center - The HRSA Pharmacy Services Support Center (PSSC) is a resource that was established in 2002 to assist HRSA grantees and eligible health care sites optimize the value of the 340B Program and provide clinically and cost effective pharmacy services that improve medication use and advance patient care. The PSSC operates under a contract between the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the Office of Pharmacy Affairs (OPA), in the HRSA Healthcare Systems Bureau.
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The 340B Prime Vendor Program (PVP) is managed by Apexus through a contract awarded by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). HRSA's Office of Pharmacy Affairs (OPA) manages the 340B Drug Pricing Program. As the contractor to the 340B Prime Vendor, Apexus is responsible for the negotiation of pharmaceutical pricing below the 340B price as well as improving access to affordable medications by establishing a distribution network for pharmaceuticals to covered entities.
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Apexus/PVP Pharmacy Flash is a newsletter containing contract updates within PVP related clinical and product information, industry news and announcements that are relevant to participating 340B entities. It is free to Prime Vendor Program participants.
- Drug Discount Monitor - The Monitor is the definitive source for the latest news on the Public Health Service 340B drug discount program and related developments in the federal drug discount arena. From new developments in the regulatory front to the latest news from Capitol Hill, the Monitor is a great guide to the 340B program and tracks the latest developments in drug pricing litigation impacting 340B and the Medicaid drug rebate programs.
340B Events
Sixth Annual 340B Coalition Winter Conference
February 1-3, 2010
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Co-Hosted by Apexus/340B Prime Vendor Program
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14th Annual 340B Coalition Conference on Improving Access to Pharmaceutical Care and Ensuring Compliance with Federal and State Laws
July 19-21, 2010
Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC
Co-Hosted by Apexus/340B Prime Vendor Program
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15th Annual 340B Coalition Conference on Improving Access to Pharmaceutical Care and Ensuring Compliance with Federal and State Laws
July 11-13, 2011
Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC
Co-Hosted by Apexus/340B Prime Vendor Program
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