340B Drug Pricing Program

The growing costs of prescription pharmaceuticals and medical devices have adversely affected family planning providers' ability to provide consistent care to patients. The federal 340B drug pricing program makes it possible for Title X-funded health centers and other qualifying entities to purchase drugs at a discount, in order to serve more patients and provide more comprehensive services.

NFPRHA's Work

NFPRHA recognizes that providing access to a broad range of effective contraceptives and other medications helps ensure the continuity and quality of patient care in the family planning network and safety-net health care system at large. NFPRHA continues to work with the federal government and Congress to support the 340B drug pricing program and to develop solutions that assist providers in securing consistent, affordable supplies and reimbursement rates. NFPRHA also works in coalition with other safety-net organizations to oppose attempts to weaken the program and dispel misinformation spread by its opponents.

Resources

NFPRHA Fact Sheets

• 340B and Medicaid: An Explanation for Family Planning Providers 
  
  
• 340B Infographic - Infographic overview of the 340B drug pricing program 
  
  
• Overview of the 340B Drug Pricing Program - Benefits and challenges for the Title X provider network 

Other Resources: 

• 340B Coalition – Coalition of organizations representing the thousands of health centers and hospitals participating in the 340B Drug Pricing Program.  

• Apexus 340B Prime Vendor Program Resources – Apexus compilation of 340B resources: FAQs, presentations, tutorials, and webinars. 
  

• 340B Database and Recertification Information - Government database of 340B-certified centers with information and resources on recertification and compliance.
  
  
• 340B Patient Definition Notice - Federal Register Notice that addresses the definition of an eligible 340B patient.
  
  

For additional resources & information, access NFPRHA fact sheets and federal comments by issue or read NFPRHA's publications.