Apexus, a trusted resource for the 340B Drug Pricing Program, is pleased to announce the selection of two highly esteemed 340B consulting firms, 340B Compliance Partners and SpendMend as the 2025 Consultant Contributors for the Apexus Advanced 340B Operations Certificate Program. This selection comes after a rigorous evaluation process, during which the firms demonstrated their exceptional expertise, commitment to education, and comprehensive consulting solutions for supporting pharmacy operations and 340B Program compliance.

The Apexus Advanced 340B Operations Certificate Program is designed to provide 340B stakeholders with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage 340B Program operations. As Consultant Contributors, 340B Compliance Partners and SpendMend will share their operational experience on trending topics and will contribute to the development of new resources to support 340B stakeholders.

The selection of 340B Compliance Partners and SpendMend as Consultant Contributors was based on several key criteria, including the following:

  1. HRSA Audit Support Expertise: Both firms have extensive experience supporting a wide range of entity types with diverse operational structures. They have successfully guided clients through numerous HRSA audits, offering support to meet each organization’s unique needs.
  2. Focus on Core 340B Competencies: With years of specialized experience, 340B Compliance Partners and SpendMend offer a range of services designed to support and strengthen compliant 340B programs. Their expertise ensures that clients receive guidance rooted in core operational and regulatory best practices.
  3. Commitment to Professional Development: Both firms prioritize the continuous education and training of their consultants, ensuring that they stay up to date with the latest developments and regulations pertaining to the 340B Program. As part of this commitment, each organization invests in its team members becoming 340B Apexus Certified Experts (ACEs) to ensure a consistent and expert-level understanding of 340B operations.
  4. Expertise in Trending 340B Operational Areas: 340B Compliance Partners and SpendMend offer specialized expertise in key 340B Program areas, perfectly aligned with this year’s content development priorities for the Advanced 340B Operations Certificate Program. Their firms’ practical experience will offer meaningful perspectives to support and enhance the upcoming educational offerings.

We’re thrilled to partner with 340B Compliance Partners and SpendMend as the 2025 Consultant Contributors for the Advanced 340B Operations Certificate Program,” said Shamroz Sultan, 340B Education Program Manager at Apexus. “Their insight and real-world experience will help us deliver meaningful, relevant content that supports our learners in understanding and managing the complexities of 340B operations. This partnership enhances our ongoing efforts to provide practical, high-quality education to 340B stakeholders.

To learn more about 340B Compliance Partners and SpendMend, visit their websites at www.340bcompliancepartners.com and www.spendmend.com.

340B consultants can apply to become consultant contributors during the next application window, opening in December 2025. To be notified, sign up at Apexus.com/Consultants.

For further details about the Apexus Advanced 340B Operations Certificate Program, please visit the program’s website at 340BACE.com.

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