Understanding the 340B Drug Pricing Program: A Practical Guide for Pharmacy Teams
Tracking # 20-1312028
Course overview
The 340B Drug Pricing Program, established by Congress in 1992, was designed to support healthcare organizations that serve large numbers of uninsured or low-income patients. It enables these covered entities to purchase outpatient medications at significantly reduced prices. Upon completion of this CE activity, learners will be able to: Summarize the goals and origins of the 340B Drug Pricing Program, identify which healthcare organizations are permitted to participate, Describe how pharmacy staff contribute to compliance and operations, Recognize how the program affects inventory management, billing, and patient care.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacist
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Disclosure statements
Accreditation: This CE activity is provided by NBLS, Inc. NBLS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
ACPE UAN:
0664-0000-25-018-H03-P/T
Credit:
0.5 Contact Hour
0.05 CEUs
Accreditation Period:
Original Release Date 06/01/2025
Expiration Date 06/01/2028
Activity Type: Knowledge-based
Target Audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
Subject Matter Expert: LindseyLaliberte, BS, RPh, Pharmacy Compliance Inspector/Investigator,
Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, State of NH
Financial Disclosure: No organizations are providing any financial support for any component of this educational activity.
Credit Requirement:
To receive continuing education credit for this program, participants must earn a score of 70% or better on the CE Exam and complete the course online evaluation form. After passing the exam and completing the evaluation, you can claim your credit and submit it directly to CPE Monitor.
Deadline for Claiming Credit:
To receive CE credits, you must pass the CE exam, complete the online evaluation form, and claim credit within 60 days after you have completed the course. Credit requests submitted after 60 days and before 6 months will require an ACPE review and are subject to a late fee.
Disclaimer
The materials contained in this program are provided only for general educational and informational purposes and do not constitute professional, medical, or legal advice. NBLS, Inc., assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or timeliness of any information provided herein. Program participants shall under no circumstances solely rely on, or act on the basis of, these materials. These educational materials and information are not a substitute for obtaining professional, medical, or legal advice in the appropriate jurisdiction or state.
Copyright
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