Genentech Pioneers Manufacturer Audits Of 340B Entities
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
Genentech is the first drug maker to audit an entity receiving discounts for its products under the federal 340B program. The firm began its audit of a single organization in July, but other manufacturers have since submitted audit workplans to HRSA.
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