Drug Discount Monitor

July 2009 Headlines

Two 340B Program Advocates Honored at National Conference

July 27, 2009 - Sharley Chen and Derek Robertson paved way for 340B program growth and improvements. Read more

340B Legislation Continues to Progress in Congress

July 21, 2009 - Drug discount reforms clear major hurdle in Senate and remain intact in House reform bill. Read more

340B Reform a Priority for U.S. Senate

July 6, 2009 - There’s new impetus for 340B improvements this year. Lawmakers are well aware. Read more

What Healthcare Reform Could Mean for Safety-Net Community

July 6, 2009 - Reform is in the air. Learn how the various proposals could affect 340B stakeholders. Read more

PhRMA’s $80B Offer a Win for Industry and Safety-Net

July 6, 2009 - Drug makers will contribute at least $80 billion toward health reform. But what exactly will the money buy? Read more

States Seek to Limit 340B Reimbursement Under Medicaid

July 6, 2009 - California, Ohio and Utah are pondering ways to curtail Medicaid reimbursements for 340B providers. Read more

Aventis Pays $95 Million to Settle Repackaging Scheme

July 6, 2009 - Deal may be one of the last “lick and stick” settlements. Read more

Apexus Plans to Expand, Improve Prime Vendor Program

July 6, 2009 - The Texas organization has big plans for the next five years. Read more