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Our Curious Amalgam

#398 What's 340B? An Economist's View of the Recent Wave of 340B Litigation

Oct 5, 2026 · 27m

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The Federal 340B Drug Pricing Program has grown from a modest drug discount program into a massive federal program involving pharmaceutical manufacturers, hospitals, pharmacies, insurers, and third-party administrators. But when can similar conduct by participants in this program suggest coordination or raise other competition concerns? Archan Ruparel, economist at Charles River Associates, joins Brian Auricchio and Jaclyn Phillips to discuss economic considerations when evaluating potential antitrust concerns relating to 340B. Listen to this episode to learn more about factors that can help analyze this conduct. With special guest: Archan Ruparel, Charles River Associates Hosted by: Brian…