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How does the Medicare and Medicaid anti-kickback statute, 42 U.S.C. 1320a-7b(b), apply to 340B covered entities?

How does the Medicare and Medicaid anti-kickback statute, 42 U.S.C. 1320a-7b(b), apply to 340 B-covered entities?

Covered entities should always ensure they are adhering to all federal, state, and local laws. Covered entities contracting with pharmacies to dispense 340B drugs should be aware of the federal anti-kickback statute and how such requirements could apply to their arrangements with contract pharmacies. Cases of suspected violations of the anti-kickback statute should be directly referred to the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) who oversees this provision. The OIG can be reached at:

Online, Phone: 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477) Fax: 1-800-223-8164

*Note: While you may remain anonymous, in order to accept submissions for review via facsimile, the OIG Hotline requires a complaint to include a formal cover letter or the use of the downloadable complaint submission form, available

Hotline Complaint Submission Form (PDF - 34 KB) 

Hotline Complaint Submission Form (DOCX - 178 KB) 

TTY: 1-800-377-4950

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