Drug Discount Monitor

October 2011 Headlines

Talk of 340B Drug Diversion and Audits Heats up Following

GAO Study

October 28, 2011 - Former OPA Director Mitchell says increased congressional oversight is forthcoming.Read more

Vermont Medicaid's Changes to 340B Reimbursement

Still Up in the Air

October 21, 2011 - State plan amendment features acquisition-cost billing plus enhanced dispensing fees.Read more

HRSA Renews Apexus' Contract to Run 340B Prime Vendor Program

October 17, 2011 - 2009 agreement provided for up to three one-year extensions.Read more

Senate Bill Would Add PACE Program to 340B

October 14, 2011 - Extending hospital drug discounts to inpatient side also offered as a way to trim the federal deficit.Read more

OIG to Check Again if Drug Firms Are Meeting Price Reporting Deadlines

October 13, 2011 - Medicare Part D and Medicaid rebates will also get close scrutiny in coming year.Read more

340B Provider Groups Protest Two PBMs' Reimbursement Policies

October 6, 2011 - Prescription Solutions and Argus Health Systems contracts come under fire.Read more

Whistleblower Says 13 Drug Firms Understate Average Manufacturer Prices

October 6, 2011 - Wholesaler fees allegedly misreported to reduce Medicaid rebate obligations.Read more