Are 318 grantees (STD grantees) that participate in the 340B Program permitted to purchase contraceptives and other 340B drugs for use by grantee patients?

STD (318 grantee) clinics that participate in the 340B Program may purchase 340B drugs (including prescribed contraceptives), for grantee patients that meet the patient definition criteria [61 Fed. Reg. 55156 (Oct. 24, 1996)]. The covered entity may purchase and dispense any 340B drugs associated with a service for which the covered entity is responsible, including contraceptives, to that patient, to the extent it aligns with patient definition and is consistent with the scope of the grant.