A long-awaited federal court decision rejected efforts by the Health Resources and Services Administration to set limits around a 340B health care provider’s definition of patient eligibility for drugs with 340B discounts. The ruling could drive increased volume in the 340B program. But it could also encourage more manufacturer restrictions on discounts to contract pharmacies, some experts suggest.
340B Court Decision Threatens To Expand Patient Eligibility; Can Pharmacy Restrictions Counter Program Growth?
Court ruling in litigation brought against the US government by Genesis Healthcare may elicit competing reactions among stakeholders but is expected to stir up the 340B market.
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