Drug Discount Monitor

April 2010 Headlines

Orphan Drug Exclusion Upends New 340B Providers' Plans

April 23, 2010 - Many newly eligible hospitals and centers have been banking on discounts on pharmaceuticals for rare diseases and conditions. Read more

States Concerned About Lost Share of Medicaid Drug Rebate Revenues

April 23, 2010 - Billions of dollars will be forfeited over 10 years, they claim. Read more

340B Reforms Could Take Months to Implement, OPA Warns

April 16, 2010 - Agency says newly eligible hospitals might not be able to enroll by upcoming July 1 quarterly deadline. Read more

Deadline for Applications Passes in Search for Mitchell's Successor

April 16, 2010 - The process for selecting OPA's next director now turns to the interview phase. Read more

Judge Dismisses Suit Challenging California's Ban on 340B Carve-Outs

April 13, 2010 - Medi-Cal also rejects 340B hospitals' compromise proposal but remains open to further talks. Read more

340B Champion Bart Stupak Announces Retirement from Congress

April 9, 2010 - Eighteen-year veteran supported expansion and tougher oversight of drug-discount program. Read more