If you’re living with HIV or taking steps to prevent it, the cost of medication shouldn’t add stress to your life.
Access to treatment and prevention works best when it feels manageable, supportive, and reliable.
Initiatives like the 340B Drug Pricing Program play an important role in helping people stay healthy without added financial pressure.
At The McGregor Clinic, we believe healthcare should feel accessible and community-focused.
In this blog post, we explain what the program is, how it benefits you, and how it helps us continue providing compassionate HIV care and prevention services for those who need them most.
The 340B Drug Pricing Program was created under the Veterans Health Care Act of 1992. It was designed to strengthen healthcare systems that serve people facing the greatest barriers to care.
This includes individuals with low incomes, those living in rural or underserved areas, and communities that often have limited access to medical services.
At its core, the program helps clinics continue providing care where it is needed most.
Through the 340B Drug Pricing Program, eligible healthcare providers can purchase medications at significantly reduced costs. These savings allow clinics to stretch limited resources and reinvest in patient care.
For many patients, this helps make discounted prescriptions possible and supports access to essential HIV treatment and prevention medications.
Lower medication costs also allow clinics to expand the services they offer. Savings from the program may support access to specialty and infusion medications, care coordination, outreach programs, and clinical support services that help patients stay connected to care.
This approach helps strengthen the entire healthcare delivery system, not only individual prescriptions.
You don’t have to apply separately to receive care supported by the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
Eligibility is based on receiving care from a clinic that participates in the program and meeting certain clinical or financial criteria.
Patients receiving HIV treatment or prevention services may benefit from 340 B-supported care. The program is designed to support people who may be uninsured, underinsured, or facing financial challenges.
Even patients with insurance help strengthen the program when they fill prescriptions through partner pharmacies.
If you’re unsure whether the 340B program applies to your care, the clinic team can help explain your options and clarify the details.
Asking questions about pharmacy choices and prescription support is an important part of taking an active role in your healthcare.
The savings generated through the 340B Drug Pricing Program are reinvested directly into patient care and community services.
When you fill your prescription at one of The McGregor Clinic's partner pharmacies, you help support services that reach far beyond a single visit.
These funds help support HIV testing, medical visits, antiretroviral therapy, prevention services like PrEP, case management, and community outreach.
They also help the clinic connect patients to housing support, transportation resources, and referrals to trusted mental health providers. This approach allows care to remain compassionate, accessible, and community-focused.
The program also strengthens community pharmacy partnerships, helping local pharmacies remain active partners in public health.
Together, clinics and pharmacies build a stronger network that supports patients at every stage of care.
At The McGregor Clinic, we take a holistic approach to caring for people affected by HIV across our service area.
Our care model is built to support the whole person through chronic, primary, and palliative care, with special attention to individuals and families who are underserved or facing added challenges.
Through participation in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program, we’re able to extend our resources and strengthen the care we provide.
These efforts support access to medications, clinical services, and community based programs that help patients stay connected to care.
Our case management team works closely with patients to help overcome barriers such as insurance enrollment, plan management, and coordination of medical services. We believe no one should face HIV care alone or without support.
If you or someone you love needs compassionate, reliable HIV care, we’re here to help.
Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can support your health and well-being.
Q: Does the 340B program affect the quality of my care?
A: No. The program is designed to strengthen care, not limit it. By stretching resources, the 340B program helps clinics provide more comprehensive, coordinated, and compassionate care to patients and communities.
Q: How does the program support the community?
A: The program strengthens community pharmacy partnerships and helps build a stronger healthcare network.
Clinics and local pharmacies work together to support public health and keep HIV services available and accessible.
Q: Who can I talk to if I have questions about the 340B program?
A: If you have questions about prescriptions, pharmacy partners, or how the 340B program supports your care, The McGregor Clinic team is here to help.
Our case management staff can also assist with insurance enrollment, plan management, and coordinating medical services.
Q: How do I get started with care at The McGregor Clinic?
A: If you or someone you love needs compassionate and reliable HIV care, contact The McGregor Clinic today. We’re here to support your health and well being.
