Drug Discount Monitor

August 2010 Headlines

340B Providers Reporting Severe Drug Shortages

August 18, 2010 - Generic injectable pain, emergency and oncology medications said to be affected most. Read more

Obama Signs Bill Maintaining 340B Discounts for Certain Non-Retail Drugs

August 11, 2010 - Measure clarifies that injectable, infusible, inhalable, instilled and implanted drugs will continue to be included in AMP. Read more

California High Court Lets Independent Pharmacies Sue Major Drug Firms

August 10, 2010 - Suit alleges conspiracy to artificially inflate brand-name drug prices. Read more

"Comparative Effectiveness" Could Reshape Pharmacy Decision Making

August 5, 2010 - New federal panel's recommendations are expected to carry great weight with payers, providers and drug makers. Read more

Senate Panel OK's $5.2 Million for OPA in Coming Fiscal Year

August 5, 2010 - Tells office to follow current patient definition guidelines and work more closely with CMS. Read more

Enrollment Begins for Newly Eligible 340B Hospitals

August 5, 2010 - HRSA estimates participation will eventually rise by 6,000 sites. Read more