For more than 25 years, eligible hospitals have relied on the 340B Drug Pricing Program to reach more underserved patients. With 340B, manufacturers sell drugs at a discount to these hospitals, which use any related revenue to provide drugs and services to patients who are uninsured, homeless, or incarcerated and to those in similar populations. Hear renowned experts discuss the program and what it means to care for those with the greatest need.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the importance of the 340B Drug Pricing Program in ensuring patient access to drugs and health care services.
Discuss opportunities for pharmacists who work in a 340B-covered entity.
Identify services provided by 340B-covered entities to underserved and needy populations
Discuss methods for providing high-cost medications to at-risk patients.