Pharmacy Services

How Many Medicare Part D Claims Are Subject to 340B Discounts?

November 27, 2023 - The share of Medicare Part D claims eligible for discounts in the 340B drug pricing program increased from 1.7 percent to 9.6 percent between 2013 and 2020, a study published in JAMA Health Forum indicated. The 340B program allows certain healthcare entities to acquire outpatient prescription drugs at a discounted price. These entities often...

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