Drug Discount Monitor

July 2011 Headlines

House Bill Would Add Inpatient Drugs to 340B, Lift Orphan Drug Discount Ban

July 28, 2011 - Companion measure is expected to be introduced in the Senate. Read more

340B Hospitals Say They Can Comply with Orphan Drug Exclusion Rule

July 22, 2011 - Monitor will report soon on others stakeholders' comments on proposed regulation. Read more

340B Patient Definition Guidance Is Back Under Review

July 19, 2011 - Unclear if it will be published this year, Pedley says. Read more

CMS Issues Medicare Hospital Outpatient Payment Proposal for 2012

July 8, 2011 - Payment rate for separately payable drugs & biologicals set at ASP plus 4%. Read more

OIG: States Neglecting Medicaid Rebates on Non-340B Drugs

July 8, 2011 - Says CMS should help them identify "carved out" claims on physician-administered drugs. Read more