On August 28, 2015, the Health Services Resources Administration (“HRSA”) published its 340B Drug Pricing Program Omnibus Guidance Notice in the Federal Register. Although many aspects of the Notice reiterate previous HRSA guidance, several elements will generate significant debate among program stakeholders regarding the scope of the 340B program. In addition, the Notice presages a … Continue Reading
In a significant--and likely to be controversial--decision, the Ninth Circuit yesterday reinstated a putative class action filed by Santa Clara County, Calif., against more than 10 pharmaceutical manufacturers for allegedly overcharging hospitals for their medications.… Continue Reading