REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
August 5, 2025
FROM
JOSHUA DUGAS, Director, Department of Public Health
SUBJECT
Title
Non-Financial Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Public Health for Participation in the 340B Drug Pricing Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve non-financial Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Public Health, Sexually Transmitted Disease Control Branch, for participation in the 340B drug pricing program, effective upon execution through January 31, 2026.
2. Authorize the Assistant Director of Public Health, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Public Health, Sexually Transmitted Disease Control Branch, as the Authorizing Officer of the 340B drug pricing program, and any subsequent non-substantive amendments related to the Memorandum of Understanding, subject to County Counsel review.
3. Direct the Assistant Director of the Department of Public Health to transmit the executed Memorandum of Understanding and any subsequent non-substantive amendments to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within 30 days of execution.
(Presenter: Joshua Dugas, Director, 387-9146)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is non-financial in nature. The 340B drug pricing program (340B program) MOU will allow the Department of Public Health (DPH) to purchase reduced priced medications and receive supplies, as well as additional support from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Control Branch, through ...
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