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Office
of Pharmacy Affairs
IMPORTANT
NOTIFICATION
Effective October 15, the Office of Pharmacy Affairs
(OPA) will resume normal operations for the addition
of new sites. OPA will continue to verify and
process completed covered entity registration
forms until close of business on October 14. Any
subsequent covered entity registration forms that
are verified and processed after October 14 will
begin participation in the 340B Program on 1/1/2009.
The deadline for receipt of applications will
be December 1 for those wishing to enroll by 1/1/2009.
OPA would like to thank everyone for their cooperation
during the public health emergency. |
A
component of the Health Resources and Services Administration
Healthcare Systems Bureau, the Office of Pharmacy
Affairs has three primary functions:
- Administration
of the 340B Drug Pricing Program, through which
certain federally funded grantees and other safety
net health care providers may purchase prescription
medication at significantly reduced prices.
- Development
of innovative pharmacy services models and technical
assistance.
- Service
as a federal resource about pharmacy.
In
all of its activities, OPA emphasizes the importance
of comprehensive pharmacy services being an integral
part of primary health care. Comprehensive pharmacy
services include patient access to affordable pharmaceuticals,
application of "best practices" and efficient pharmacy
management and the application of systems that improve
patient outcomes through safe and effective medication
use.
Office
of Pharmacy Affairs
5600 Fishers Lane,
Parklawn Building, Mail Stop 10C-03
Rockville, MD 20857
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