Gilead Assistance Programs For HIV, Hep B Drugs Will Dial Back Reimbursement To 340B Providers

HIV community is pushing back against the change, arguing that revenue lost from reduced reimbursement will cripple providers, which use the extra funds for wrap-around patient support and services.

Montreal, CA - 8 October 2015: Gilead truvada pills in a hand. Contributor: Marc Bruxelle / Alamy Stock Photo Image ID: 2BDRDBE
Another Case Of Providers Relying On A 340B Spread For Operating Revenue? • Source: Alamy

Gilead Sciences, Inc. will modify its Advancing Access patient and medication assistance programs for HIV and chronic hepatitis B drugs starting in January 2022 by reimbursing pharmacies and clinics that provide the drugs for free to uninsured patients at the same price as the providers acquired them.

That means pharmacies purchasing the drugs at 340B discounted prices will be reimbursed by Gilead at the same discounted rate...

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