Healthy Skepticism Library item: 7909

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Publication type: Journal Article

Thompson CA.
Federal drug discount program proves tricky for hospitals to navigate
American Journal of Health System Pharmacy 2000 Dec 1; 57:2130, 2134, 2139-2140

Abstract:

The requirements of Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act that allow hospital pharmacies to acquire prescription drugs for indigent or uninsured outpatients at deep discounts from the manufacturers are discussed, and the interactions between pharmacies, manufacturers, and government agencies under these regulations are described.