The 340B Drug Pricing Program at a Crossroads

This Viewpoint presents the history of the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) 340B Drug Pricing Program and 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, summarizes their controversies and limitations, and calls for action by Congress and HRSA to address these issues and strengthen support for safety-net hospitals and clinics.

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JAMA
Published
2026-05-18
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https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2026.6812
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Medication Adherence and Compliance
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The 340B Drug Pricing Program at a Crossroads

Ameet Sarpatwari, Ryan P. Knox
JAMA
Medication Adherence and Compliance
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The 340B Drug Pricing Program at a Crossroads

Ameet Sarpatwari, Ryan P. Knox
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Abstract

This Viewpoint presents the history of the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) 340B Drug Pricing Program and 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, summarizes their controversies and limitations, and calls for action by Congress and HRSA to address these issues and strengthen support for safety-net hospitals and clinics.

JAMA
DePaul University (US), Harvard University (US), Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 4%
Medication Adherence and Compliance
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