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Pharmacy Affairs & 340B Drug Pricing Program

Office of Pharmacy Affairs

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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


Current Issues Highlights
 

340B Drug Pricing Program Flexibilities During Emergencies and Disaster (May 1, 2009)

Supply Updates for Toprol-XL (March 24, 2009)

Solicitation for the new 340B Prime Vendor Agreement (March 20, 2009)

Important Message for PSPC Team Members and Health Center 340B Participants Regarding ARRA Funding (March 12, 2009)

Implementation of Telepharmacy in Rural Hospitals: Potential for Improving Medication Safety (December 2008)

Program Information Notice 2009-04: Revision to Policy Information Notice 2003-21: Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike Guidelines and Application (January 14, 2009)

US Department of Justice’s settlement with Eli Lilly regarding the off-label marketing of the anti-psychotic drug, Zyprexa. (January 2009)

HRSA issues Medicaid Exclusion Tutorial and Medicaid Exclusion File Basics - March 2008

HRSA Patient Safety & Clinical Pharmacy Services Collaborative February 2008

More Current Issues