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17 Different Contract Pharmacy Policies and Counting

Omnicell

Ted Slafsky Founder and Principal of Wexford Solutions, Publisher, 340B Report In the past 18 months, the 340B contract pharmacy program has seemingly fractured into 17 programs, one governed by the federal government and 16 others with their own standards determined by pharmaceutical manufacturers.

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Federal 340B Ruling Underscores Need for Balanced Pharmacy Program

Omnicell

Last month, a federal appeals court in Philadelphia sided largely with pharmaceutical companies in the ongoing showdown involving access to 340B discount pricing via contract pharmacies. In light of this recent action, it is imperative for health systems to look at their pharmacy program more holistically.