HRSA Pushes Back 340B Ceiling Price, Manufacturer Penalties Rule To October

The Health Resources and Services Administration plans to delay implementing the 340B ceiling price and manufacturer penalties rule until October, HHS announced in a final rule Thursday (May 18). HRSA received comments both in favor of the delay and urging quick implementation of the rule, but Thursday’s rule says that “HHS continues to believe that the delay of the effective date provides regulated entities sufficient time to implement the requirements of the rule.” The rule was finalized shortly before President...