Drug Discount Monitor

April 2011 Headlines

PSSC Contractor Launches Paid Consulting Service

April 22, 2011 - 340B IQ Institute makes its debut in the wake of OPA's technical assistance cutbacks. Read more

New Standards Will Make it Easier to Flag Prescriptions' 340B Status

April 19, 2011 - Providers worry that the change also might make it easier to cut their reimbursement. Read more

U.S. House Passes 2012 Budget With Medicaid Block Grants

April 18, 2011 - Vote capped off week dominated by debate over deficit reduction. Read more

Companies Limiting Sales of Three Drugs in High Demand

April 7, 2011 - OPA publishes distribution plans' details on its Web site. Read more

House GOP Proposes Medicaid Block Grants

April 6, 2011 - Move could imperil 340B program. Read more

OPA Gets a New Mission Statement

April 6, 2011 - Job description is updated for the first time since 2004. Read more

Drug Shortages Costing Hospitals $200 Million, Study Finds

April 1, 2011 - Problem that exploded last year persists into 2011 and could be getting worse. Read more