Internship in Federal Pharmacy Procurement Programs - 340B PVP/Apexus INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW During this internship, the candidate will learn the basics of 340B Drug Pricing and the role of the Prime Vendor Program managed by 340B/Apexus.   The intern will assist in the recruitment of new participants and manage relationships with the existing participants of program.  The intern will also gain a broad understanding of pharmaceutical supplier partnerships and how they can be uniquely different with federal purchasing programs vs. typical GPO relationships.  During the internship, the intern will learn about key databases and systems required to operate and maintain a national purchasing program.  They will assist team members in daily functions involved in managing the business.  Key Opportunities for the Intern   Ø       Exposure to government pricing strategies and calculations used to determine various forms of drug prices Ø       Opportunity to meet and network with drug company manufacturers, pharmacy wholesalers, and pharmacy management for 340B hospitals and clinics Ø       Provide work experience in the unique complexities of treating indigent patient populations Ø       Provide valuable perspective into the pharmaceutical industry's responsibility within the Medicaid and 340B Drug Pricing Programs Ø       Participate in database analysis and custom reporting Ø       Participate in development of marketing strategies for drug contracting and participant enrollment   340B PRIME VENDOR PROGRAM BACKGROUND Section 340B of the Veterans Health Care Act of 1992 requires drug companies whose drugs are covered by the Medicaid program to provide discounts on covered drugs purchased by certain government-supported covered entities, such as disproportionate share hospitals (DSHs), federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and state-operated AIDS drug assistance programs.   The 340B statute also provides for the development of a “prime vendor program.”  The purpose of the program is to enhance distribution of covered outpatient drugs to covered entities and to secure sub-340B pricing discounts for participants.    In September 2004, Apexus was awarded Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) 340B prime vendor contract.  The contact is for a five year term.   After a facility has met HRSA’s requirements and becomes 340B eligible, the facility is automatically eligible to participate in the 340B Prime Vendor Program, which is free and voluntary.   The 340B Prime Vendor Program serves its participants in three primary ways. ·         negotiates sub-340B pricing on pharmaceuticals ·         establishes distribution solutions and networks that improve access to affordable medications ·         provides other value-added products and services, such as split-billing software   If you are interested in participating in a pharmacy internship with 340b PVP/Apexus, we would be happy to discuss the program with you.   For additional information, please contact:   Tom M. Renshaw Director of Pharmacy 340B Prime Vendor Program / Apexus 125 E. John Carpenter Freeway Irving TX 75062-2324 Phone: 972-910-6663 Email: trenshaw@340BPVP.com   Visit https://www.340bpvp.com to learn more about the opportunities at Apexus. Application Process   Interested applicants must participate in TSHP's internship matching program.  There is a link to the TSHP internship application off the website and through most colleges of pharmacy.  Applicants may contact the Internship Coordinator after the results of the TSHP matching program have been announced to determine in there are any unfilled positions still remaining.     Application Deadline: February 6, 2009   The intern will also be required to complete an article suitable for publication in the TSHP R&E "News & Views" (newsletter) about their internship experience.   Return to Internship Homepage.