340B Freeze: 'Mega-Guidance' Withdrawn; Clarity On Program Boundaries Delayed Again
Executive Summary
Long-delayed effort to define key boundaries for 340B drug discount program is on hold once again – and it may now take legislation to enable HRSA to move forward with plans to better define who is eligible for the discount.
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