340B Drug Audits: HRSA Reviewing 51 Entities In 2012
Executive Summary
In its first year of auditing 340B facilities for compliance with drug discount rules, the HHS agency is investigating 45 randomly selected entities and six “targeted” entities that are the subject of specific allegations of non-compliance. About 250 hospitals have been decertified from 340B and may have to pay back discounts to drug makers.
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