340B Prime Vendor Program

FAQ ID: 1623

Last Modified: 09/13/2021

Q: What opportunity exists for the vendors to partner with the Apexus’ Prime Vendor Program?

A: The Apexus PVP is an outpatient pharmacy program that secures sub-340B contract pricing on medications that by law have a 340B statutory price. The PVP also contracts for other value-added products and services that an outpatient ambulatory pharmacy would use and/or dispense. If your products or s...
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FAQ ID: 1464

Last Modified: 09/09/2020

Q: Where do I go to register for 340B University?

A: Register for 340B University by visiting 340Bpvp.com under 340B Education. If the link to register is not yet active, please check back. The links are usually activated ~2 months in advance of the session.

FAQ ID: 1580

Last Modified: 09/09/2020

Q: What recommendations can you provide regarding ensuring the information our entity has received regarding 340B policy is accurate?

A: Covered entities should refer to the 340B statute, HRSA published guidance, and HRSA policy releases (http://www.hrsa.gov/opa/programrequirements/index.html) to confirm the accuracy of 340B policy. HRSA establishes...
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FAQ ID: 1598

Last Modified: 09/09/2020

Q: Can you recommend a vendor for our 340B site to work with in purchasing 340B drugs?

A: All wholesalers are permitted to serve 340B covered entities as drug vendors. Apexus currently has the exclusive agreement with HRSA to serve as the official 340B Prime Vendor for participating covered entities. It continues to expand the number of pharmacy distributors and covered entities partic...
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FAQ ID: 1650

Last Modified: 09/09/2020

Q: When is the next 340B University session?

A: You can find the upcoming 340B University live sessions on 340Bpvp.com under "340B Education."

FAQ ID: 1654

Last Modified: 09/09/2020

Q: If I do not have an in-house pharmacy, contracted pharmacy arrangement, or relationship with a distributor, do I need to list a distributor when completing the 340B PVP participation agreement?

A: 340B PVP participants do not need to designate an in-house pharmacy or a contracted pharmacy arrangement on the 340B PVP Participation Agreement when only accessing contracted products which are sold direct from the manufacturer. This is the case with most of the vaccines on contract with the PVP. E...
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FAQ ID: 1670

Last Modified: 09/09/2020

Q: My facility is already participating in the 340B Prime Vendor Program. How do I make updates to my profile?

A: Participants are able to update their facility’s information at any time by visiting www.340BPVP.com. From the home page of the website, in the upper right hand corner click on “Login”. Once you are logged in to the secure section of the PVP website, in the same area, upper right hand corner, click...
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FAQ ID: 1691

Last Modified: 09/09/2020

Q: How do I add new facilities to my existing participation agreement?

A: You can register online through the 340B PVP website. Visit: https://www.340bpvp.com/covered-entities/pvp-entity-enrollment and click “Register” to begin enrollment process. Enter in the newly eligible 340B...
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FAQ ID: 1651

Last Modified: 03/24/2020

Q: What is the 340B Prime Vendor Program?

A: Section 340B(a)(8) of the Public Health Service Act requires the establishment of a prime vendor program (PVP). The purpose of the PVP is to develop, maintain and coordinate a program capable of distribution, facilitation and other activities in support of the 340B Program. The PVP is a voluntary pr...
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FAQ ID: 1524

Last Modified: 01/24/2020

Q: What are verified sources of information about the 340B program?

A: HRSA and its contracted 340B Prime Vendor Program (PVP) are the only sources of information related to the 340B program that is verified and endorsed by HRSA. The responsibility to ensure compliance with 340B program requirements remains with covered entities and manufacturers that participate. In...
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FAQ ID: 2353

Last Modified: 01/24/2020

Q: What educational resources are available to learn more about the 340B Program?

A: The 340B Prime Vendor Program, as part of its agreement with HRSA, provides online tutorials, templates, and other tools to aid in educating and informing 340B Program stakeholders about the program. Specifically, the 340B Prime Vendor offers educational programs, including 340B University and 340B ...
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FAQ ID: 2368

Last Modified: 01/24/2020

Q: What is the purpose of the Prime Vendor Program (PVP) sub-WAC pricing in the non-GPO/WAC account, and who may access it?

A: The purpose of the PVP sub-WAC pricing in the non-GPO/WAC account is to support compliance for hospitals subject to the GPO Prohibition. Hospitals subject to the GPO Prohibition (DSH, PED, CAN) access the sub-WAC contracts in the non-GPO/WAC account as part of the Prime Vendor Program. This account ...
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FAQ ID: 1579

Last Modified: 11/01/2019

Q: Please clarify where I can utilize vaccines purchased through the 340B Prime Vendor Program (PVP).

A: Vaccines purchased through the PVP that are not covered outpatient drugs are classified as value-added products within the Prime Vendor Program. The use of vaccines purchased through the PVP are limited by the terms and conditions of the contract between the PVP and the supplier, including contractu...
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FAQ ID: 1601

Last Modified: 11/01/2019

Q: Once enrolled in the PVP, how will I receive the program’s discounted pricing?

A: After submitting the enrollment online, you will receive an email providing instruction on how to access the 340B PVP secured website where you can view contract and pricing information. The pharmacy distributor you select during the online enrollment process also receives electronic notification o...
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FAQ ID: 1611

Last Modified: 11/01/2019

Q: Can Apexus to deem our process or our 340B vendor "340B compliant"?

A: The role of Apexus is to help entities understand complex policy situations and help point out areas of risk for non-compliance, as well as compliant approaches used by entities. Apexus is unable to provide assurances or statements of stakeholder compliance. Entities should contact their own legal...
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FAQ ID: 1614

Last Modified: 11/01/2019

Q: Can a covered entity access the PVP sub-340B contract pricing without registering with the 340B Program through HRSA Office of Pharmacy Affairs?

A: No, the covered entity must register with HRSA’s Office of Pharmacy Affairs prior to participation in the 340B PVP to access the sub-340B contract portfolio.
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FAQ ID: 1616

Last Modified: 11/01/2019

Q: What type of companies does Apexus partner with to offer pricing?

A: The Apexus PVP is an outpatient pharmaceutical contracting program that partners with the following categories of vendors: Branded and generic pharmaceutical manufacturers securing sub-ceiling priced products, Value added suppliers that bring additional value to pharmacies such as blood glucose moni...
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FAQ ID: 1630

Last Modified: 11/01/2019

Q: Can our facility (which is not a hospital subject to the GPO prohibition) participate in the Apexus Prime Vendor Program and another group purchasing organization (GPO)?

A: Unlike hospitals participating in the 340B Drug Pricing Program, there is no GPO prohibition that applies to all other HRSA grantees. Therefore, a grantee may elect to participate in more than one group purchasing arrangement. Apexus Prime Vendor Program (PVP) participation is voluntary, and there...
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FAQ ID: 1632

Last Modified: 11/01/2019

Q: As an Apexus PVP participant, can my facility keep its existing sub-340B negotiated pricing?

A: Yes. For hospitals subject to the GPO Prohibition the pricing for outpatient covered drugs should be negotiated independently by the covered entity and not as part of another group purchasing organization.

FAQ ID: 1676

Last Modified: 11/01/2019

Q: Can we share the 340B Prime Vendor Prices with a 3rd party?

A: Language in the PVP Participation agreement, which is a requirement of participants in the PVP, states that the participant agrees that it will keep strictly confidential and hold in trust all “confidential information” of 340B Prime Vendor, which includes drug pricing. The participant is not permit...
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