Drug Discount Monitor

August 2011 Headlines

NCPDP Votes to Implement Contested 340B Telecommunication Standard

August 29, 2011 - Standards group OKs separate request to limit access to 340B price data. Read more

HRSA Plans to Issue Two 340B Proposed Rules in November

August 23, 2011 - Notices will address ceiling price calculation and penalties for providers. Read more

Medicaid Pays Less Than Part D for Many Drugs, OIG Finds

August 23, 2011 - Study expected to increase calls for Medicaid-like rebates on drugs for dual eligibles. Read more

CaptureRx Exec Sees Tauzin Playing a Lead Role in 340B

August 23, 2011 - Will work to build bridges among stakeholders, Gilmartin says. Read more

Ex-PhRMA CEO Tauzin Joins Board of CaptureRx

August 18, 2011 - Former U.S. congressman represented drug industry during health care reform debate. Read more

Appeals Court Strikes Down Health Reform's Insurance Mandate

August 12, 2011 - 340B and Medicaid expansion are left intact, however. Read more

Hospitals and Lawmakers Back Proposed 340B Orphan Drug Exclusion Rule

August 11, 2011 - HRSA's regulation reflects congressional intent and would improve access to needed drugs, they say. Read more

Manufacturers Criticize Proposed 340B Orphan Drug Exclusion Rule

August 11, 2011 - HRSA's regulation, they say, would violate the law, couldn't be enforced and would harm R&D. Read more

Deficit Reduction Plan Cast Shadow Over Federal Health Programs

August 2, 2011 - OPA's appropriation likely to be frozen or reduced. Read more

Safety-Net Providers Ask NCPDP to Modify 340B Standards

August 2, 2011 - Safeguards sought to protect them against reduced reimbursement. Read more