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DECEMBER 9, 2021

Access to affordable medications a key focus

340B Program, PAPs Help Ensure SP Rx Success

By Karen Blum

Actively managing participation in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program, coupled with efforts to boost financial assistance and medication access, can help maximize savings and ensure the overall success of specialty pharmacy services, a panel of experts said during the 2021 ASHP Conference for Pharmacy Leaders, held virtually.

For example, when the FDA approved the pediatric cystic fibrosis medication elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor (Trikafta, Vertex) in June, the specialty