340B Drug Pricing Program
A Trusted Contract Pharmacy Partner for Your 340B Program
Accord Specialty Pharmacy operates as a contract pharmacy under the 340B Drug Pricing Program, helping covered entities extend savings to eligible patients on specialty medications. We manage eligibility verification, dispensing compliance, and reporting so your program runs without additional administrative burden.
Program Overview
What Is the 340B Program?
The 340B program is a federal requirement under Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act. It requires pharmaceutical manufacturers that participate in Medicaid to sell outpatient drugs at discounted prices to eligible safety-net providers.
The price differential between what manufacturers charge covered entities and what they charge other purchasers generates savings that covered entities use to fund clinical services, expand access to care, and support uninsured or underinsured patients.
Specialty medications are among the highest-cost drugs covered under 340B, making specialty pharmacy contract arrangements a significant source of program value for qualifying organizations.
Administered by
Health Resources and Services Administration
HRSA
The 340B program is administered by the Office of Pharmacy Affairs (OPA) within HRSA. Covered entities must register with HRSA and maintain eligibility to participate.
hrsa.gov/opa →Who We Partner With
Covered Entity Types Served
Accord works with a range of federally designated covered entities. If your organization qualifies under HRSA guidelines, contact us to discuss a contract pharmacy arrangement.
- FQHC Federally Qualified Health Centers
- RWHAP Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Grantees
- DSH Disproportionate Share Hospitals
- CAH Critical Access Hospitals
- Fed. Grant STD & TB Clinics
- HTC Hemophilia Treatment Centers
- BLC Black Lung Clinics
- CH Children's Hospitals
HIV/AIDS Specialty Services
Serving Ryan White and ADAP Programs
Accord has experience supporting patients covered by Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) grants and AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAP). We work directly with Ryan White grantees and subrecipients to ensure eligible patients receive uninterrupted access to antiretroviral therapy and related specialty medications.
Our team understands the eligibility, billing, and reporting requirements specific to RWHAP-funded pharmacy services and can coordinate with your program to minimize gaps in care.
Access to HIV medications including integrase inhibitors, PIs, NRTIs, and combination regimens.
Accord coordinates with state ADAP programs and understands formulary and eligibility requirements.
Support for pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis programs, including adherence counseling.
Pharmacist-led follow-up to help patients maintain consistent therapy and achieve viral suppression.
Our Approach
How Accord Supports Your 340B Program
Accord's contract pharmacy model is designed to integrate with your compliance infrastructure, not add to your administrative workload.
Contract Agreement
We execute a formal contract pharmacy agreement aligned with HRSA requirements. You update your registration to include Accord, and we coordinate setup with your 340B software vendor.
Eligibility Verification
At the point of dispense, Accord verifies that each patient meets your covered entity's 340B eligibility criteria and maintains documentation to support audits.
Specialty Dispensing
Eligible patients fill specialty prescriptions at Accord. We assist with prior authorization and financial assistance coordination alongside 340B pricing on qualifying dispenses.
Reporting and Compliance
Accord provides dispense data to support your program's compliance reporting obligations and cooperates with HRSA audits and internal reviews.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 340B Drug Pricing Program?
The 340B program is a federal initiative under Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act. It requires pharmaceutical manufacturers participating in Medicaid to sell outpatient drugs at significantly reduced prices to eligible safety-net healthcare organizations. The savings allow covered entities to stretch limited resources and expand services to underserved patient populations.
Who qualifies as a covered entity under 340B?
Covered entities include federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program grantees, STD and TB clinics receiving federal grant funding, disproportionate share hospitals (DSH), critical access hospitals, hemophilia treatment centers, black lung clinics, and several other federally designated safety-net providers. Eligibility is determined by HRSA.
What is a 340B contract pharmacy?
A contract pharmacy is an outside pharmacy that a covered entity contracts with to dispense 340B-priced medications on its behalf. HRSA regulations allow covered entities to use contract pharmacies to expand patient access, particularly when the entity does not operate an in-house pharmacy. Accord serves as a contract pharmacy for specialty medications.
How does Accord ensure compliance with 340B requirements?
Accord maintains a rigorous compliance program that includes patient eligibility verification at the point of dispense, drug diversion prevention controls, duplicate discount avoidance procedures, and documentation to support covered entity audits. We work with your compliance team to align our processes with your program policies.
What specialty medications does Accord dispense through 340B?
Accord dispenses 340B-eligible specialty medications across oncology, rheumatology, neurology, HIV/AIDS, pulmonology, rare diseases, and more. Contact our team for a current list and to confirm availability of specific agents for your patient population.
How does a covered entity get started with Accord?
Getting started begins with a partnership inquiry through our contact form. Our 340B team will schedule a call to review your program structure, patient eligibility criteria, and reporting needs. Once a contract pharmacy agreement is in place and HRSA registration is updated, Accord can begin dispensing for eligible patients.
Interested in Working with Accord?
Reach out to our 340B team to start a conversation. We can walk through your program structure, answer compliance questions, and determine whether a contract pharmacy arrangement makes sense for your organization.